How to Avoid Mid-Semester Burnout
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With the relentless winter weather
and midterms in full swing, it’s easy to lose focus at this time of the
semester. While you’d probably rather stay inside and catch up on your favorite
Netflix show, it’s important to stay focused and finish out the semester
strong! If you’re feeling burnt out as we hit the midway point in the semester,
follow these simple tips to get back on track:
Make a Change in Scenery
By this
point in the second semester, you’ve probably been following the same routine
for quite a while now. While routines are great, it might help to change things
up a bit when you’re feeling bogged down. Instead of doing your homework in
your room or at the kitchen table, try finding a study room in the library or
doing your homework at a local coffee shop. If you’re not ready to brave the cold weather,
rearranging your room a bit might do the trick!
Don’t Wait to Start on That Group
Project You’re Been Dreading
It’s no secret, we all hate group projects.
Chances are, you probably have a group paper or presentation due at the end of
the semester. While you’d probably rather block it out of your memory until the
week before it’s due, get started now. Take the initiative to meet with your
group and start working on it a little bit at a time. It might be a pain now,
but you’ll be happy you did it once finals roll around.
Make Time for Exercise
It’s no
secret that daily exercise is good for you, but did you know that exercise
improves memory retention, focus, and concentration? Aside from being a great
way to de-stress, exercise might even improve your academic performance.
Whether it’s trying an at-home workout with your roommates, a walk around
campus, or a group exercise class, you’ll end your workout feeling refreshed
and de-stressed.
Make Plans to Be Excited About
Sometimes
all you need to push you to finish out the semester are fun plans to look
forward to. Don’t worry, this doesn’t have to mean an expensive island getaway
and depleting your savings account! Make dinner plans with your friends from
home or try out a new hiking spot with your roommate. Set the date, mark it in
your calendar, and remind yourself of it when the semester gets stressful.
Source:
https://www.aiuniv.edu/blog/2012/september/5-reasons-college-students-should-make-time-for-exercise
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