Here are a few easy health and wellness tips that can help you stay healthy and reduce stress in the days leading up to the exam:
- Take a break: Breaks help you study! This short article explains the physical and mental benefits of taking breaks as well as ideas for how to take a break: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/201704/how-do-work-breaks-help-your-brain-5-surprising-answers
- Focus on breathing: Check out the JustBreathe campaign for information on different breathing techniques to help manage stress https://yp4h.osu.edu/justbreathe
- Eat and snack: Don’t forget to stop and eat real meals. You can explore healthy snacking ideas for your study breaks here: https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/finals-week-snacks-back
- Drink water: Need a reminder to drink water? There’s an app for that: https://www.bustle.com/p/6-apps-that-can-help-you-drink-more-water-9765586
- Exercise: If you exercise regularly, now is not the time to stop. If you are not into regular exercise, even small amounts of movement can help increase focus and relieve stress. Here are 7 easy ways to move more: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/no-time-for-exercise-here-are-7-easy-ways-to-move-more
- Sleep is your friend: Here are a few tips for good sleep hygiene: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleep-hygiene
Talk to someone: Conversations with friends, family, faculty, and staff can help you feel better! You can make an appointment with our embedded counselor Dr. Shawn Levstek via e-mail at levstek.4@osu.edu. Also, feel free to contact Jen Bennett if there’s anything you need at bennett.1075@osu.edu.