Fall means midterms, and nothing stresses college students out like midterms (except finals). Here are five ways to help de-stress from midterms:
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Go to the gym or take a walk.
Some people find working out a good way of relieving stress, so why not try it out and see if it works for you? If that isn’t for you, try taking a walk to help take your mind off of all the studying you need to do.
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Take a bath
Nothing is more relaxing than a warm, refreshing bath. Get a bad grade on your “ochem” exam? No problem–a bath will make you feel like you aced it, especially if you add a bath bomb.
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Reward yourself with something you’ve been wanting
If you’ve stayed up until the wee hours of the morning cramming for your exam, you definitely deserve to “treat yo self” after you’ve taken your midterm. You know you’ve been eyeing up that pair of Lululemon leggings.
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Binge watch some Netflix
Along the lines of the last point, binge watching your favorite Netflix show is well-deserved after taking a midterm (or while studying if you need a break).
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Dogs on Call
Dogs on Call is an organization that comes to the UW campus fairly often, especially during midterms and finals. What better way to de-stress from an exam than to cuddle with an adorable puppy? Keep an eye on their website: http://www.dogsoncall.org/ to see when they will be visiting campus next.
I know it’s hard to relax, especially when you know you’ve got so much to do, but taking time to treat yourself is so important. Mental health > homework.