Finals week is a stressful time for everyone and just getting through finals unscathed with most of our mental facilities intact is a chore in itself. Students devote weeks of studying for final exams which leads to the times of sleepless nights, anxiety, and poor health. However, healthy habits are important in acing your finals alongside all the towers of flashcards you’ve made and even all the material you’ve read and re-read. The hacks and life-changing tips given below will give you and your GPA a much-needed boost in the most exhausting week of the entire semester. With a need to boost scores whilst keeping yourself sane is a hard task, it is manageable if healthy habits are practiced to increase productivity otherwise students are at risk to nervous breakdowns due to sheer stress and lack of sleep.
Tips for studying better
Put on instrumental music to help you focus better while you study or you can even listen to lectures recorded through the year to grasp a better understanding of the material. The best part of listening to recorded lectures is skipping the boring parts or even listening at double speed to help save precious time. To keep your syllabus and the amount of studying you have to do from seeming impossible, pace yourself and set small tasks to accomplish. This will also give you a good feeling of finishing small tasks and you will be obliged to complete more. Figure out what suits you most as some students study better at night, whilst others study better during the early morning. Be sure to review what you’ve studied to keep it in your memory longer and you can even revise by writing out notes to help you memorize better. The most effective way to retain information is to study for 30-50 minutes and then take a small 10-minute break in between. Eating foods like chocolate or grapes also helps retain information and is even linked to high test scores thus eating these foods whilst studying guarantees good results. Look up old exams and practice tests to help you understand difficult material easily and it will help you get an idea of what can be asked on the test you’re preparing for. Studies have shown that the color yellow boosts productivity as it reduces the production of a hormone called melatonin which makes you tired. Partnering up with somebody who takes the same class as you is extremely effective too since they can help you understand notes and you both can talk about the different aspects of a topic until you have a good hold on the material.
Healthy habits to adopt
For all of you, that struggle with staying off social media or even just waste time by watching random videos on YouTube can use a blocker app to monitor the amount of time they spend on these apps. You can stay alert if you feel like you’re nodding off or your mind is wandering by chewing gum to help you focus. Take power naps to keep your energy and spirits high as these small naps make all the difference. Stay in an environment which is well lit as darkly lit rooms and spaces tend to make you feel like sleeping. Try to take short walks to keep yourself focused as well. You can do yoga or stretch as well as sitting in the same positions for long periods can cause health issues like backaches. For healthy eating habits, keep yourself hydrated as not drinking enough water can make you feel drained and tired. Proteins and carbs are good for you also as they give energy boosts when you have less time on your hands. The light that computers, smartphones, and tablets emit decreases the production of melatonin, a hormone that tells your body it's time to rest which can lead to irregular sleeping patterns so make sure to stay away from these gadgets before taking a nap or sleeping. For people with longer hair, a ponytail is the go-to hairstyle but try letting your hair loose as tight ponytails tend to lead to painful headaches as they pull on the connective tissue in your forehead. Research has shown that a good workout helps blood flow to the brain making you alert for your classes and tests. Get to your exam venue early and before that make sure you have had a good breakfast as this will make your mind less likely to wander towards food-related thoughts.
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