With finals on the horizon for most of us, studying is not just an option. Whether we have projects due, presentations or speeches to memorize, tests to ace, or research papers to write, we most likely all have a little bit of worry on our minds. Some of us even try calculating what our final grade would be like in a class if we failed the final because there is so much on our minds. Instead of worrying, how about we relax with a few helpful study tips?
1. Prioritize. Decide which finals are more important and if you feel like you don't have time to put the same amount of effort into all of them, put more effort into finals/classes that are more important. Sometimes I get the easier stuff done first so I still actually get it done, and then I focus more on the harder ones.
2. Listen to good music. Good music to listen to while studying can be anything that helps you relax. This might not work for some people who get too distracted by music, but I find it helpful. Some great choices are soothing piano music (like hymns- I love listening to Paul Cardall and Jon Schmidt), other classical music or even movie themes. Pandora has a "Movie Themes" station and a "Hans Zimmer" station which is awesome to study to with music from movies like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc.
3. Snacks! Choose snacks that have protein, like almonds. Hummus and crackers or on toast is also great. It also makes a real quick lunch if you're short on time.
4. Drink water! It's the answer to everything :)
5. Allow yourself time for breaks. Be sure to give yourself a break here and there. You'll be much more relaxed and focused if you don't wear your brain completely out. Offer yourself a break as a reward after studying for a test or finishing a project. It could be anything from watching your favorite movie or TV show to getting frozen yogurt with friends.
Good luck studying my friends!
1. Prioritize. Decide which finals are more important and if you feel like you don't have time to put the same amount of effort into all of them, put more effort into finals/classes that are more important. Sometimes I get the easier stuff done first so I still actually get it done, and then I focus more on the harder ones.
2. Listen to good music. Good music to listen to while studying can be anything that helps you relax. This might not work for some people who get too distracted by music, but I find it helpful. Some great choices are soothing piano music (like hymns- I love listening to Paul Cardall and Jon Schmidt), other classical music or even movie themes. Pandora has a "Movie Themes" station and a "Hans Zimmer" station which is awesome to study to with music from movies like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc.
3. Snacks! Choose snacks that have protein, like almonds. Hummus and crackers or on toast is also great. It also makes a real quick lunch if you're short on time.
4. Drink water! It's the answer to everything :)
5. Allow yourself time for breaks. Be sure to give yourself a break here and there. You'll be much more relaxed and focused if you don't wear your brain completely out. Offer yourself a break as a reward after studying for a test or finishing a project. It could be anything from watching your favorite movie or TV show to getting frozen yogurt with friends.
Good luck studying my friends!
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