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6 Calming Quotes to Help You De-Stress During Finals Week

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Pitt chapter.

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We all know finals week can be hectic. When assignments are piling up, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, but if you want to succeed, it’s important to stay calm and trust in your abilities. Here are 6 calming quotes for when you need to de-stress during finals week.

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Even though the end of the semester can feel impossible to get through, it’s important to stay strong and keep pushing yourself. The toughest situations are often the ones that teach you the most, so embrace the opportunity to learn through hard work!

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When you’re overwhelmed or have too much to do, it’s easy to tell yourself that you might as well give up. Nevertheless, as much as you would rather watch Netflix than spend another ten minutes studying, you’ll ultimately feel better knowing that you’re working toward your goal.

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Sometimes when you have a lot of work to do, your biggest enemy is your own brain. If you’ve studied as much as you can, don’t worry. If you haven’t studied as much as you can, keep going. Either way, stressing won’t help you pass!

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We’ve all had moments where we’ve told ourselves we were going to fail. However, those thoughts are usually the product of stress, and they aren’t always true. Instead of focusing on the negative, try to think positive. You’ll be surprised at how much your mood can improve just by changing your thought patterns!

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Don’t underestimate your abilities—remind yourself that you’re ready for whatever comes your way! If you believe in yourself and keep pushing until the end, you’ll realize that there was no reason to stress yourself out in the first place.

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If all else fails, remember that your grades don’t define your worth and exams aren’t the most important thing in the world. No matter how you do on your finals, you are still a special and valuable human being just as you are.

Elizabeth is a senior at Pitt majoring in English Writing and French. When she's not writing for hc, Elizabeth likes cooking, spending time with friends, and exploring Pittsburgh's cultural side.
Kate is the Vice President of Her Campus at Pitt. She is currently a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, pursuing a double major in Non-Fiction English Writing and Psychology. You can probably find her wasting her money on concert tickets, drinking obscene amounts of Starbucks coffee, or effortlessly (and endlessly) quoting John Mulaney.