{"id":1547,"date":"2024-04-25T08:22:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T15:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/ucan\/?p=1547"},"modified":"2024-04-25T08:25:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T15:25:03","slug":"5-ways-to-cope-with-finals-week-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/ucan\/5-ways-to-cope-with-finals-week-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Cope With Finals Week Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

We made it to finals! And crud, it’s time for finals. Here are a few strategies that can help you finish strong. Summer is just around the corner. Stay strong fellow Lumberjacks.<\/p>\n

\"\"1. Stay Focused<\/h3>\n

It’s easy to get bored when you’re studying and tempting to want to pick up your phone instead. In the home stretch of the semester, consider strategies that help you lock in.<\/p>\n

One strategy that works for some people is putting the phone on airplane mode or sleep mode and then giving yourself permission to have a 5-minute phone break every half hour or every hour. Set timers for each phone break to help you get back to it.<\/p>\n

\"\"2. Take Study Breaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Studying for exams or finals for that matter may feel like you have to study to the extreme. How many times have you heard \u201cNo Pain No Gain\u201d or to pull an \u201cAll Nighter” or other sayings for constructs like Hustle culture.<\/p>\n

Well, it is okay to take breaks while studying and to take something called a \u201cbrain break\u201d. During a brain break, which usually should last 3-15 minutes long (depending on the person) you can stretch, listen to music, meditate, do deep breathing exercises, check your phone, walk around the building, doodle, watch a video, or do whatever feels right to you.<\/p>\n

By taking a brain break studying can feel less stressful and give you time to relax and recuperate before continuing with the rest of your studying.<\/p>\n

\"\"3. Careful with Caffeine<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Earlier, the word \u201cAll Nighter\u201d was thrown around, the idea that you study all night and get minimal sleep in the hopes of maximizing your work. Students often go about all-nighters by consuming copious amounts of caffeine.<\/p>\n

Some popular sources of caffeine are coffee and energy drinks such as Monster or Celsius. Although this may make sense to stay awake and maximize performance, too much caffeine can actually hinder it!<\/p>\n

It’s great to have a nice cup of coffee and be refreshed by an energy drink every once in a while but just like many other things you may not want to overdo it.<\/p>\n

Too much caffeine can cause:<\/p>\n