De-Stressing for Finals

So, finals for most people are either here, or just around the corner. I know that mine are in a week and people are already freaking out. So, because of that I made a list of ways to keep the stress level down during your study times, or library time, study hall hour thing. You know what I mean. So, since you probably have tests to study for here, we, go.

(Wow, this is a big picture...)

Tips for decreasing stress over tests.

 

1. Figure out which subject(s) you're worst at, and work on those first. (For me that would be history.)
2. Dedicate at least one hour a day to mind relaxing activities. (Such as reading, TV, video fames, music, dancing, cooking, or my favorite coloring!)
3. Exercise. (Like, on a tredmill, eliptical, or if you have a flight of stairs go up and down them. I prefer a tredmill because then I can still study from books or notes.)
4. Focus on one subject at a time. (If you focus on two the information can get switched up in your mind, and it's less to take in all at once.)
5. Light candles. (This releases a scent into the air which can help calm your mind. If you don't like the flame from candles then put a scented lotion on your hands and gently rub your face.)
6. Create a system. (I prefer using note cards, but I know other people who record their notes then listen to them instead of music.)
7. Don't stay locked up in your room or wherever it is you study. (I find this works for me, since I memorize things by visualization. So if I learned the Gravitational constant in my living room then I just have to imagine being on my couch and I'll remember it. So, I switch rooms when I switch subjects.)
8. Quiz friends. (I find that this takes my mind off of my own tests for at least a little while.)
9. Drink and eat normally. (I know too many people that either eat more or eat less while cramming, then that's all they can think about come test time. So, try to keep your diet the same as it would be anyother day.)
10. Make studying into a game. (My friend Erin actually makes cards for a memory game and writes down definitions, this may not work for everyone. I find that it works best for foreign language exams.)
11. Finally, plan ahead. (If you know that your not good at a certian subject, like history, then memorize your stuff starting at the beginning of the year. This sounds like a lot of work, but it pays off in the end I promise.)

 

So, those are my eleven ways to keep my stress levels down during finals week. Not all of them will work for everybody because everyone is different. I hope this helped, at least a little. I wish you good luck on your exams, and the best wishes.

 

From my corner to your heart, K.