Finals, you fall at greatest time of year! You have me reading textbooks instead of drinking Chai lattes and enjoying the pre-Christmas sales. You leave dark puffy circles under my eyes and extra inches around my waistline – just a few of the joys to be had!
But don’t be discouraged, here are five tools to make it through:
1. Classical Playlist: So, most of us don’t have an assortment classical music mixed in with our usual Gaga songs on I-tunes. But this is exactly what is needed for optimal studying. Studies show that classical music is connected to improvement in mental tasks - in simple terms, it makes you SMARTER!
2. 24-hour establishments: If you are going to be up all night, you need resources – coffee, food or other essentials - so choose your location wisely!
3. Leggings:
real clothes during finals? Ridiculous! After being up all night studying or writing papers the last thing on everyone’s mind is dressing themselves in morning. To make it easier, everyone should invest in a pair of leggings. They are truly the perfect finals attire: comfortable to study/sleep, but still socially acceptable to wear in public – PERFECTION!
4. The right source of caffeine: As much as I love coffee for the "BUZZ" factor, the effects only last a couple of hours leaving you feeling drained and lifeless. To adequately combat sleep deficiency, tea is most useful - try it british style: Tetley's tea-bags, 1 spoon of sugar and a splash of milk.
5. Brain Foods: There’s something about finals that just triggers the body to crave the most fattening foods but resist the temptation! Greasy foods make you sluggish and slow your brain down. Instead snack on healthy foods such as grapes, nuts, yogurt, granola, & popcorn – they help keep you energized and alert.
