
1. Exercise This is by far my number one most important part of staying sane during finals and school in general. Going to the gym not only keeps me in shape for crew (which I can't really put off) but is also an incredible stress reliever. I remember on Monday seeing tons of people at the gym one the way to practice and thinking that either people wanted to burn off the Thanksgiving pounds or cope with the stress and I definitely understand why.

4. Phone calls and keeping in touch I have really been appreciating talking to my best friends form home, siblings, parents and grandparents on the phone. Not only does it allow for check up for them to know that I am mentally stable and haven't cracked yet, but also a motive for the enjoyable break once hell week is over.
5. Blogging Going along with to do lists, having an outlet that allows you to feel productive but also not want to kill yourself is an amazing way to relieve stress. And if it's something you can do while watching a TV episode? Even better.
6. "To Do" lists Being in college, the importance of an agenda is extremely important and never underestimate the satisfaction of being able to cross something off that list.

8. Breaking it up I can't believe that it took me 18 years to realize this, but it really is so much easier and effective to just break something up over a week. LIKE THIS ACTUALLY WORKS. Need to read a 300 page book for management and break it up into 20 minutes a day? Done.
Anyway, good luck on all your exams and may the odds be ever in your favor.
P.S. if you do need a study break, check out this hilarious article from GQ writer Drew Magary.
*all photos from Tumblr
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