Friday, December 1, 2017

The final weeks of the semester are here. With them听come听more assignments and听exams, projects and presentations to prepare for and complete. It can听feel overwhelming听during this time, but paying extra attention to coping with stress can make things easier. Here are some听听for how to succeed and finish the semester strong.

Craft a study plan

Creating a plan for how you鈥檒l get everything done can make the final stretch a little more bearable. Whether听making a study schedule, working a little on each assignment every day for a week before they are due, or something else,听preparation听can help you feel less frazzled.听 Do whatever study strategies work best for you.

Live well

Healthy living, which includes eating and sleeping well, in addition to making time for exercise, is especially important during finals week.听, but not so much that you want to fall asleep in the middle of your exam! Make sure you get enough sleep to feel well-rested. Also, try to fit in some time to move during the day.听听can help clear your head and keep you focused when studying.

Make time for fun

Even though you have a lot of assignments, that听doesn鈥檛 mean you can鈥檛 make time for fun. Find time to hang out with friends, go to an event, walk around campus or cheer on the Wildcats at a game. The options are endless.听, so make plans and try to stick to them.

Health & Wellness is offering听 on Dec.听11 and 12 from 5鈥8 p.m. at Thrive in the Hamel Rec Center. Stop by for a break.

Good luck 鈥斕齳ou鈥檝e got this! Winter break is almost here!