As Thanksgiving holiday approaches that means.... the first semester of school is about to end soon. In my opinion this can be a good and bad thing. It's good because you only have to survive a few more weeks of the classes that can be the most challenging for you. However, this can also be a bad thing, because now, teachers are piling up work for students to complete before the semester is over. These past couple of weeks I have been receiving a lot of essays, exams, quizzes from all of my professors here at MSU. However, as a student with an LD with all of this pressure to get work done especially to complete tasks in my weakest subjects of Math and Science has left me feeling stressed out and having a lot of pressure and tension.
Want to know my secret of how I get rid of all of this stress?
I take breaks!!!! I like to call them study breaks. These breaks are about 30 to 60 min. and they occur periodically after I have been working for about an hour to an hour a half on assignments. Below I have listed my top ten study break ideas. I encourage LD students to try some of these out and see how they work. Once you find a study break that works for you, stick with it and use it frequently. You will be much happier and a hopefully somewhat stress free.
Cheryl's Top Ten Study Breaks
1. Watch ONE episode of your favorite TV series on HULU. I emphasize ONE, because some people may have the tendency to watch more than one episode. ONE episode gives you a nice 30-40min. break for your brain to clear.
2. Find a favorite music video, comedy sketch, funny video etc. on YOUTUBE. Again, only watch ONE video and then back to work!
3. Phone, skype, or facebook chat with a friend or family member. Make sure you set a timer or alarm for 30 or 40 min. so it will go off and remind you to get back to work!
4. EXCERCISE!!!! find a group exercise class like Zumba or Yoga or develop your own strength or cardio workout
5. Power nap! Take a 30-40min. nap in the middle of the day if you are really tired. This is especially useful for college students who have several classes in one day. This power nap, gives your brain a break and helps your body refresh. Make sure you set a timer or alarm for 30-40 min. so you can wake up!
6. Clean/organize your room. I know this sounds a bit boring, but getting up and moving around can actually help the brain reorganize thoughts and make you feel more awake.
7. Make yourself a nice cup of hot coffee, tea, or hot coco and reflect on the day.
8. Have a healthy snack like trail mix, some fruit or veggies. It will energize your body.
9. Read a favorite magazine. One of my favorite's is People magazine where you can find all of the latest celebrity gossip.
10. Take a nice warm bath or shower. It helps your body relax and the steam helps relieve any of the tension in your body particularly if you have a bad headache.
Well, that's all for now. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, my next post will probably not be until next Sunday or Monday.
Have a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving holiday!!!
So long for now,
Cheryl
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