De-Stress Your Midterms

As midterms week approaches, some of you may be feeling slightly anxious about the tasks you have to accomplish before Fall Break begins. There are a lot of practical things you can do to prepare for your tests and make sure you are organized and ready to go:

• Create a 2-week To Do list, being very realistic about what you must do and how much time it will take
• Catch up on any homework or reading you may have left to do
• Chat with your professor if you have any concerns
• Form a study group
• Work ahead if you can

These, though, are not the only things to keep in mind as you study; you also have to maintain your sanity and not go crazy while cramming...though you shouldn't be cramming to begin with:) Study breaks can be just as vital as the information you are storing in your brains. Here are some tips from me to help take a break from the stress of midterms:

• Take a deep breath and relax; spend a few minutes visualizing a restful place, like the beach or a hammock
• Take a few short breaks for healthy snacks
• Go into the neutral zone for a few minutes and a few hellos
• Watch a half-hour comedy on TV or hulu.com
• Stretch or do yoga
• Watch funny YouTube videos
• Work out
• Laugh for a bit with your roommates--even dance around the room to pump-up music

Remember: Midterms are not the end of the world.  After Fall Break, though, the semester really starts to fly by like you wouldn't believe.

Happy Studying and Good Luck! It'll be Fall Break in no time :)