It’s that time of the year again, Finals Week *insert crying gif*. First I want to say congrats on making it here. This semester, heck this year has been one of the biggest challenges but we have made it to the end of the fall semester. This is the week we tend to stay up writing essays or studying for our final exams while chugging gallons of coffee or tea (whichever you prefer). But at some point, we need a break. So I present to you…..
5 study break ideas for when your brain shutdowns
#1: Go get a snack
Sometimes you have to fuel your stomach so you can fuel your brain. There’s nothing like a warm pastry to make you feel complete. Check out Pittsford Dairy for some cookies and pastries, or Village Bakery which is just a 5-minute drive from campus.
#2: Throw a dance party
When you’re cooped up sitting in your bed or at your desk for hours at a time your body can cramp up and become really tense. So a quick stretch break or mini dance party can do the trick in resetting your body so you can get right back to it.
#3: Go on a drive and play some music
Clearing your head by jamming to some music in the car might be just what you need. Check out one of our Spotify playlists @NazarethCollege to fit your mood.
#4: Grab some art supplies and color
There’s something so relaxing about coloring that soothes you. Maybe it’s from being focused and coloring inside the lines.
#5: Watch a movie
Once you’ve finished some of your tasks on your checklist take a break by watching a movie or your favorite tv show. It’s an easy way to take your mind off things and focus on the story playing right in front of you.
These are my top 5 tips that have helped me give my brain a rest during finals season. It’s common for us college students to overwork our brains, trying to get every essay finished and every flashcard memorized. But sometimes studying too hard can have a reverse effect. So as Eliza in Hamilton said, “Take a Break”.