You CAN Do This!

Greetings, Roxy Readers! Well, Spring Break 2017 is loooong gone in the rear view mirror, and we are all working hard in the SWC. We still have some time to go before the semester ends and finals start, so it’s time for that last push. We must keep going to classes and get all our projects and papers done because glorious summer break is right around the corner!

Here are some awesome ways to help you get through the rest of the semester and finish strong!

1.  Get some sleep.

Try to go to bed at a reasonable time, especially the night before you have lots of work to do. Turn off distractions like cell phones, TVs, and computers. These bright screens can interrupt your sleep. You want to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world! It’s hard, but you can do it!

2.  Be Organized!

Make some time to get organized. Toss papers that you know you won’t need anymore and find the ones that you know you will. Go crazy; use some tabs, hole-punch some stuff, and maybe even break out a highlighter. These things definitely help me. It’s much easier to take an open-notes test or write a final exam essay when you can easily find notes and readings.

3.  Set Goals

If you know that you have a 10-page paper due in three weeks, don’t wait 2.5 weeks to get started! Set a timeline with realistic goals for yourself. Be aware of due dates that go along with certain projects, papers, and tests. Set reminders on your phone. If you have a planner, use it!

4.  Don’t Procrastinate!

It’s so easy to get distracted. There are many things that you’d rather be doing than schoolwork. Procrastination is a bad habit though, and you will feel so much better when you can relax and watch Netflix without a giant project looming over your head. Remember that.

5.  Reward Yourself

Treat yourself for all of your hard work! Go see a movie, go to the coffee shop, check the latest Snapchat stories, or do whatever you do to recharge. It’s okay to take small breaks as you move through your goals. Make sure you get back to it, though!

6.  Surround Yourself with a Support System

Surround yourself with people who will encourage you to make good choices and succeed! Right now, you don’t need those friends who tempt you to stop studying and go to the beach. They need to chill for a while and let you work.

7.  Be Positive!

It’s so easy to wallow when you’re in the trenches. But remember—the end is near! There is a light at the end of the tunnel! Stay positive, stick with it, remember these tips, and YOU WILL MAKE IT.

You can do this! Now, go be amazing!

See you next time the breeze is cool, the sun is up, and the waves roll into view! ‘Til then, hang ten!