It's FINALS WEEK!!!!!I've spoken with several students today and here are some excerpts from what they shared with me about their Finals Week experience:
- "I didn't sleep at all last night"
- "Sometimes I study so much, I forget to eat"
- "When I'm stressed out, I eat greasy food"
Whereas you might not be surprised by these comments, they do highlight some of the ways that college students put themselves at increased risk for poor performance and/or illness during exam time.
What can you do to help with the stress of Finals Week?
- Eat regularly - don't skip meals! Your schedule this week may be different from class weeks but make sure you don't go too long without eating something.
- Sleep!!!! I know that this is one recommendation with which college students find it very difficult to comply.
- Eat healthy meals (like LiveWell meals!), fruits, vegetables
- Stay hydrated - water, milk, 100% juice, tea
- Practice deep breathing - try to relax
- Exercise - a great stress reliever
