Sunday: a day dedicated to studying, applying for summer jobs and spending hours at your computer.
But we all need to take a break eventually, and while a sitting in front of the TV with a bag of potato chips sounds like an ideal breather, I find the best study break is exercising.
As I sat in my room this morning, I looked out my window and envied the people who were by the pool on a perfect, 80-degree and sunny day.
So I shut my computer, put down my books and went for a long, mind-clearing run to get my heart rate up and a dose of vitamin D. For an hour and half I took my mind off internships and tests and focused on going the extra mile.
And as I was running today, I felt a load of stress come off me. For the first time all day, I felt relaxed and just focused on my run.
When I got home I was out of breath and felt accomplished. With a clear mind, I was ready to sit down and finish my work. I felt even more focused than I had before I exercised. It was like the motivation to finish my run transferred into motivation to finish my work.
Yes, the easiest study break today would have been relaxing on the couch, but I knew going for a run would ultimately feel more satisfying. And I definitely do not regret my decision.
So next time you need a Sunday study pick-me-up, try exercising. If running isn’t your thing, hit the gym or swim laps.
What do you do to clear your mind on a tough study day?