Something that I believe we all have in common during the last couple of weeks in the semester are crazy schedules, and stress. The whole idea of finals week is completely insane. I mean, who was the genius who whispered into the ears of professors, and told them to pile up the workload the last two weeks of school. It's like a conspiracy to set us all up for failure (so colleges and universities can get more money out of us by extending our graduation dates). There are projects, research papers, and tests due for completion-at the same time! Where is the logic in that?
Okay, we can get through this together. Here are some tips that can help you (and me) survive the final weeks of college.
Step 1: Let the panic out. Go right ahead and have your freak out moment. You absolutely deserve it, but please try not to injure those around you, especially professors. That is not the way to get a good grade.
Step 2: Calm the storm. So, after the freak out moment, do something that will calm you down and relieve stress. For me, it's writing and praying. But it can be anything from exercise, watching TV, playing games, ranting to someone close to you, YouTube videos,..etc. It's all about mood control.
Step 3: Plan. Procrastination is not key during this time...but let's be real, it's bound to happen. Procrastination is a big part of college life. I'm doing it right now just by writing this, but here is a tip. Plan your procrastination. Write down everything you need to do in a planner or agenda book. Blow the dust off of it if you don't ever use it. Get a sheet of paper if you don't have one. Find out all of your due dates, and decide when you need to get everything done by.
Step 4: Set Goals. Decide how much work you want to get done in a certain time frame, and actually follow through.
Step 5: Pump yourself up. Get yourself ready to work, motivate yourself to get things done. Find a theme song-this helps me personally. It is crunch time.
Step 6: Action. Don't just lay in bed contemplating your life and future. Just do it. Get something done, and don't stare at the computer screen. Find out how you work best. If you need a partner to help you, go find one. Go to the library, and leave home. Home is probably the worst place to get anything done (too many distractions)
Step 7: Think positively. Be hopeful and resilient despite obstacles. Your thoughts and words have power over your actions and abilities. Say and believe you can finish everything, and believe you can do it well. Endure
I hope these tips were a little useful to you. Feel free to comment with your own thoughts on surviving the final stretch.
Good luck,
Lisa
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