Finish Strong

The semester is coming to an end FAST!

there is only a little over a month left which is full of testing. We have our third tests for Med-Surg and Pathopharmocology, ATI testing, and Finals. I feel like getting overwhelmed is bound to happen at some point. I have not been overly motivated or focused recently because I have had the worst case of Spring fever. However, I have a couple tips that I have been implementing for the last couple of weeks which has really helped. 

1. Early Productivity 

I always make my bed as soon as I wake up which makes me feel productive, which then most of the leads to doing other productive things, like notes or blogs lol productivity leads to productivity! 

2. Treat Yourself 

whether that is a glass of wine with a movie or video games. I like to treat myself by taking the time to do facials, watching a youtube video and drinking a cup of coffee. It's not healthy to constantly be studying or working so a break will allow you to refresh, regroup, and restart. 

3.  Divide It Up 

I have been dividing up the lectures, slides, and assignments throughout the week. Only doing a certain amount a day has really helped with not getting overwhelmed. I am not always the best at following it, but when I do it helps to reduce the workload and overall procrastination. 

4. Learn Differently 

 

I have been using other things besides the slides to learn certain material. I have been going on Pinterest to find simplified pictures of the material we are learning. I am a visual learner so seeing these diagrams has helped tremendously.

5. Positivity

  

I think being positive is a huge factor in the success of an individual. I have been trying to remain positive before exams and not giving into anxiety. A positive attitude will attract other positive people which is encouraging to have especially in a stressful environment such as nursing school.