5 Tips on How to Survive Finals Week

In honor of the tests you are already taking this week, here is a pop quiz! Don't worry, it's super easy, just pick the picture that best describes you...

Are you...

      A. The procrastinator that decided to "stay up all night to finish your last paper even though it's 15 pages long" (this is a real quote I overheard from someone in the library... the Monday of finals week!)

    B. The library resident who doesn't want to face the rest of the world because it is too distracting to be in the same room as access to Netflix...





 
     or C. The complainer. You are, by the way, everyone's favorite... don't ask me why.

Regardless of who you are, reading this post will make you this strong and inspirational baby!

Disclaimer: Reading this will not actually turn you into a baby.
It was a metaphor.
If you are in English 101, you're welcome.


So how do we go from
this...

to

this??

Follow these 5 tips!

1. Attitude is EVERYTHING! If you feel like Linus, you are Linus. Simple as that. Try making a list in your head or on a postie of everything good in your life (especially as you worked so hard this semester) every night before bed. It'll help you rest easier and sleep, as you know, is important!

2. Along the same idea... LOOK GOOD! I'm telling you, there's research behind  looking good and feeling good. Dress comfortable, but wear something that makes you feel a bit professional (like real clothes instead of your pjs). Plus, you'll feel a lot better when you get out of class and see everyone in their sweats, but you actually put your hear up (instead of leaving it as that mess plastered on the side of your face...)

3. Sometimes you have to take a break and get someone else's perspective. I always call my mom and complain, but then she reminds me that a test is just a test and a grade is just a grade. At the end of the day, you're probably just putting too much pressure on it. Do the best you can because that's all you can do!

4. Try NOT to use this stress reduction technique... However, going for a walk, taking a 10 minute Facebook break, eating away from your text books, etc. can all help you get more work done because you're being more productive with the time you are working. Added bonus, you get to keep more brain cells!

5. Believe in yourself! I mean, if Ryan Gosling does, then you must be something special right?

One last little thing to keep you going.... 

Apparently I'm having too much fun with Google Images and should actually get back to studying... but good luck and congratulations to all of you who are graduating!