The middle of the year came in a blink of an eye, and we have officially entered midterm season. Here are some tips and tricks on how to conquer midterms and stay healthy and happy!
Whether you’re taking one midterm or five, the stress can feel abundant! It is easy to feel overwhelmed and especially in the prior weeks because you still have the same workload now study time is being added, and well some if not most of us have jobs!!
- Make a schedule:
I have found that when making a detailed list of everything that needs to be done is easier to see and determine what work needs priority. P.S don’t get overwhelmed seeing all your work, know that it is not all meant to do in one day!
2. Change the scenery!
Working at your desk consistently can feel like you’ve been stuck in the same place for hours, this can drain you. I recommend going to the library or even finding a nice shady spot on the grass.
3. Do not work on your bed!!
Your bed should be associated with sleep does not work. When our brains start seeing our bed as a workplace it gets harder to fall asleep when desired, or your bed can just be really comfortable, and you end up napping instead of studying. I think lying in bed to sleep after a long day of studying should be rewarding, not just a shift in position.
4. Take a break, your mind and body need it.
There is no shame in taking five minutes to watch a video or to scroll through TikTok, anything that will give your mind a break from educational material. Do a five-minute stretch just to get out of your chair.
5. Finally, reward yourself!
Midterms are scary and stressful, treat yourself to that pumpkin spice latte, get an extra slice of pizza, lay down and watch a Halloween movie eating ice cream, you deserve it!!
PSA: you are a capable human being, you’ve got this!