midterms

“Sixteen missed calls, I’m sorry I was busy but I missed all-the-fun-because-I-was-studying.” FOMO, aka Fear Of Missing Out, the unbearable opportunity cost, especially during midterms week (also especially when your midterm week is after homecoming weekend).

These are the changes to my daily habits that I want to implement so that I not only prevent burnout again after the break but also finish the semester strong and with confidence while caring for my mental health.

Since it feels like it’s been midterm season since the very beginning of the semester, you might've had to pull a couple late nighters to get your studying in. For me, though, drinking coffee can make me jittery, unfocused and exhausted. So, here are some tips that I’ve tried to help me stay up longer! 

Students should not feel intensely stressed over an exam or course, worried sick about the next impossible question that arrives at their doorsteps.

Have you ever had two midterms and a midterm paper due in the same week? If so, you aren’t alone. After a couple grueling midterms seasons here at Berkeley, here are some of my tips to survive these long weeks!

At this point in the semester, it can be difficult to stay motivated. Here’s a few tips that I try to remember to do to stay positive and proactive, even when it's hard. 

No matter what your destressing habits typically look like, here are some things you can do to take a break during dead week!

What started off as a semester of motivation and eagerness to learn has progressed into a weary routine of studying for midterms and debating on whether to go to lecture. We at The Daily Clog completely understand. That’s why we’ve created for you the ultimate guide to dealing with procrastination.

However busy the semester gets, don’t forget to put your mental health and needs first. You deserve a break, whatever that break means to you. Take some time focusing on yourself this week and find your own little pocket of peace!