For many high school students, before summer break kicks off, students are faced with a whole lot of stress and challenges, one of them being finals week. Knowing that these times are hard and stressful, we have to find ways to manage our stress in different ways.

1. Take Breaks

While studying for exams is very crucial, you have to make sure that you need to take a break from learning to maintain your stress. Research shows that taking breaks during studying refreshes  your brain and body while increasing your productivity, and it helps you to focus more as well.

2. Move around! 

Sitting down and  studying for hours can be tiring. It’s important to get your body up and active. Get moving around and exercising. It releases endorphins, which help you be in a better mood while also increasing focus also helps reduce stress. There are so many physical activities that she can do such as taking a walk, doing yoga, or even stretching.

3. Prioritize eating.  

During finals week many people have trouble eating meals due to anxiety. Eating well,-balanced meals and foods that are rich in nutrients will boost your study habits and your productivity as you take your exams. Berries, fruits, dark chocolate, and nuts are very good brain foods for studying!

Finals week can be a very stressful time. Don’t let that get in the way of keeping your mind and body healthy! Be sure to use these tips to get through the hassles that may come  with finals week.