Spring break is over and that means we are officially halfway through the spring semester! Many students tend to feel overwhelmed around this time, especially with midterms and finals coming soon. Some have already taken their midterms and might not be too confident with the way that it turned out. This can add to the stress that was already building up since the start of this semester.
The middle of the semester usually means that students are exhausted physically and mentally. It is especially important that we take care of our mental health because our mentality is what helps us to stay motivated for what’s to come. Our mental health also affects our physical health. Since many people get sick around this time of the year, it’s important that we take care of our mental health so that we’ll be able to take care of ourselves physically.
Here are some ways you can cope with exhaustion now that we are nearing the end of the semester:
1. Give yourself time to rest.
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With assignments and homework piling up, we tend to not allow ourselves to have time to rest. On top of homework, we still have other things to take care of such as doing your chores, running errands and going to work. Our time seems to be filled with task after task and no time to rest. This is why it is especially important to give yourself time to rest. Taking breaks in between tasks can help refresh your mind and ease stress. Use that time to take your mind off of what’s making you stress or maybe even take a quick nap.
2. Take things one step at a time.
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When you think of all the things you have to get done all at one time, you are prone to having a mental breakdown. It’s best to take things one step at a time and this can be done through writing down a list of what needs to be done. Being able to see the list might make it easier to comprehend and make it less difficult than what you imagined in your head. Checking off tasks as you complete them also motivates you to continue to be productive which is a win-win. By doing this, you’ll be able to organize your tasks and prioritize your time.
3. Take care of yourself physically.
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When you take care of yourself physically, you’re also taking care of yourself mentally. Whether it’s exercising, putting on that new face mask you bought the other day or eating healthy fruits or vegetables; It will definitely put you on track to a better mentality. Although mind and body are different from each other, they do have the ability to affect one another. Having a positive mindset can give you that push to take care of yourself physically.
4. Do something you love.
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Hobbies are a great way to ease the tension that may have built up during the course of the semester. There are so many different hobbies out there that people have come to enjoy. These might include binge-watching your favorite TV show, painting, drawing, or even going on a road trip with friends. By doing something you love, you’ll be able to bring in happy thoughts which can have a significantly positive effect on your mentality. This is just what you need as you head towards final examinations.
The semester is coming to an end which means that it’s important that we tend to our physical and mental health so that we can prepare ourselves for the last few weeks of studying and finals. I’m hoping the best for you all and be sure to take care of yourselves as we near the end of the semester!