Good luck with finals! - University of Memphis · Good luck with finals! With the stress of final...
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What Can I Do Instead? • Catch those Zzz’s:Thebestwaytoincreasealertnessisbygettingagoodnight’ssleep.Itisrecommendedthatcollegestudentsgetbetween8-10hoursanight.
• Eat more protein:Foodssuchasmeats,eggs,cheese,andbeansincreasedopamineandnorepinephrinemakingyoufeelmorealert
• Take breaks when studying:Shortperiodsofstudyingwithbreaksinbetweencanhelpyouavoidgettingtiredandlosingmotivation
• Make a to-do list and/or reminder:Keeptrackofeverythingthatyouwishtoaccomplishandcheckitemsoffthelistasyougo!
• Make time for fun:Havingfunisanimportantpartofbeinghealthy.Taketimeouttocatchamovieorspendsometimewithfriends.Itwillrelaxandrejuvenateyou!
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Study drugs? Theterm“studydrugs”refersmostoftentodrugslikeAdderallandRitalin,whicharestimulants.Legally,prescriptionstimulantsareusedtotreatdisordersuchasAttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder(ADHD).Recentresearchhasshownthattheillegaluseofprescriptionmedicationshasrisenincollegestudents.
So what? Misusingorabusingprescriptionstimulantscancausearangeofproblemsincluding:
• Difficultysleeping• Anxietyorparanoia• Unhealthyweightloss• Increasedbloodpressure• Increasedheartrate• Increasedbodytemperature• Addiction
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9.Amessagetoensureyourememberthingsyouneedtodo10.Whatmoststudentsdotopreparefortheirfinals
Good luck with finals!
Withthestressoffinalexamsandprojectsweighingonyourmind,itcanbehardtofeelcentered.Trythismindfulnesstipforawaytogainsomemuch-neededpeaceofmindinjust5minutes!Give your mind a break!Sittingorlyinginaquietplace,turnyourattentiontotheinandoutofyourbreathing.Imagineaplace,word,orsongthatyoufindsoothingandrestful.Feelyourbodyandmindrelaxing.Ifyourmindwanders,gentlybringitbacktoyourbreathing