Helpful Ways to Destress During Midterms

Meditating is something everyone knows can be helpful and i’m sure you’ve heard of people doing it, but have you tried it yourself? Meditating has been known to help many people with their sense of focus and improves life quality. Doing it for just fifteen minutes a day can greatly improve your test scores and ability to focus on daily matters such as organization and peace of mind between these stressful days!

I’m not sure about you, but when I’m feeling stressed a nice clean room and a burning candle can change my mood instantly for the better. And that’s a fact. When I find myself feeling overwhelmed and obsessing over school work, I take a moment to relax and clean up my home a bit which , in turn, is a form of meditating for me (and can be for you too). For example, just doing the dishes can give you time to focus on your tasks and think about what you need to do, or simply give yourself time to not think at all and calm your mind. And of course when you’re finished, light a candle! Nothing soothes the mind more than the smell of a lit candle and a clean looking living space. 

I know the last thing during exams that you want to do is open a book, but hear me out. Reading a book can be a much better experience for your mind rather than watching TV for six hours and zoning out. Reading fully immerses your mind into the world of literature as well as keeping your eyes and brain busy while reading over each word. Doing so can distract your mind for a while instead of stressing over the hundreds of tasks that are roaming around your head.