Surviving Exam Season

After what felt like the longest January ever, midterms seem to have snuck up on us! Everyone is starting to dream of summer and getting out of the cold months. Exam season can be tough so here are 10 tips for how to maximize your productivity and take care of your mental health.

Studying in a group provides many great opportunities to clarify questions and better understand topics by explaining concepts to one another.

Taking deep breaths is proven to help reduce stress and increase energy! Take a moment to breathe whenever you’re feeling stressed out.

Staying hydrated is extremely important. Aside from the health benefits that come from drinking water it also helps improve sleep quality, awareness and overall mood.

Sleep helps the brain process information as well as gives your body a chance to recharge. Getting a full night's sleep is more crucial than an all night cram session.

Schedules help organize your time and maximize efficiency. There is also the added benefit of relieving some stress by providing order to your life.

The breaks are just as important as the time you spend studying. It allows your brain a chance to recharge and gain new focus. Taking periodic breaks will in the end make your studying more effective.

When you’re in a studying grind finding time to grocery shop, cook and even eat. Taking the time to eat is extremely important for your energy levels and overall health.

A decluttered space helps ease stress, which helps you study more effectively and feel more relaxed.

Putting your anxiety into the world helps take it off your mind, which will help improve your brain function for studying.

Just put your best foot forward and keep going.

We hope you’re able to use these tips to beat exam season! Share with us how you work your way through exams in the comments.

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