Every week seems to be the same exhausting routine in college. You wake up, tired, go to classes, study and do homework and then by the weekend all you want to do is try to play catch up on sleep. Overall you feel brain dead by the time Friday morning hits. So how do you “restart” your brain?
Watch Mindless TV:
My roommates and I are very guilty of getting caught-up in the “Jersey Shore” or “Say Yes to the Dress” marathons on Friday afternoons. After hours of listening to Pauly D yell that the cabs are here, I feel relaxed and like I truly gave my brain a break.
Get a Massage:
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This is more on the “Treat Yourself” kind of reset. But after long nights of finishing assignments a nice massage will send your body right back into relaxation mode.
Tip- look at groupon before purchasing your next massage for deals
Do Yoga/Meditate:
A good way to restart your brain is to put it in zen mode. Even if you just do a quick yoga session or use an app to complete a ten-minute meditation, you feel refreshed.
Hangout With Friends:
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Personally, after spending time with friends and getting away from schoolwork (sometimes even my phone), I feel like I gave my brain a good break.
Pet a Dog:
College campuses everywhere are starting to set-up doggy therapy times where students can pet and hangout with dogs that are on campus. Honestly I think this may just be the most effective way to de-stress and restart your brain because who doesn’t love dogs!