How to de-stress during finals

Finals always seem to make college students go crazy. They sleep less, drink more coffee, spend an insane amount of hours the library, all in the effort to cram in as much material as possible in their brains or to write that most perfect research paper.

So what can you do to make this horrible time better? I offer five handy tips on how to make finals week a little less likely to make you go insane.

1. Hydrate! Drinking excessive amounts of coffee can often cause headaches so its best to match coffee with plenty of water.

2. Maintain a sleep schedule. Going to sleep at a wide range of times makes it more difficult to fall asleep so having a consistent schedule will lead to a better nights rest.

3. Exercise. Working out is a great study break and can help the mind relax. I particularly like doing hot yoga during exam week because of the meditation at the end of the workout, it helps me be extra-focused during finals.

4. Eat Healthy. During exam week it is very tempting to load up on sugary snacks while studying, but this does not lead to optimal performance. For more tips check out this blog.

5. Plan Ahead. Make a schedule to map out your studying with a time line and a to do list. This will help you know what you need to get done.

-Jacqui Corba