Hi guys! So, it’s THAT time of year again…midterm season. Midterms are rapidly approaching, so to help prepare you guys, I compiled a list of my essentials for testing week. Read on to see what they are!

1. WATER.

I always feel dehydrated whenever I’m in a stressful situation, so water is a definite need.

2. Snacks

Not the best idea to eat during the testing session, but a quick bite right before or after taking the test will help you avoid any embarrassing stomach grumbles while the room is silent!

3. Positive mindset

It sounds so incredibly cheesy, but positive reiteration could actually improve your performance on the exam! If you’ve studied adequately, you should be just fine. Believe in yourself!

4. Breaks

Allow yourself to take some study breaks! Allowing yourself a 5 or 10 minute break after studying for a half hour or so will give your eyes a much needed rest.

5. Sleep

I try to get at least eight hours of undisturbed, deep sleep during testing week, so I feel extra energized the next day. Midterms week is not the time to be pulling all-nighters.

6. Exercise!

Staying active during this stressful time is key to a mood boost. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins which make you feel happier. I like to do yoga because I find that it relaxes me.

7. Meditation

Now that you’ve exercised your body, you can exercise your mind by practicing meditation. Meditation helps me center myself and keep my focus. If you’re not sure how to start, there are tons of guided meditation videos on YouTube that are great tools.

8. Airplane Mode

Yes, airplane mode is one of my essentials for midterm week. By blocking distractions like social media on my phone, it becomes so much easier for me to study uninterrupted. It can be difficult to disconnect, but sometimes you just have to suck it up and know that you’re doing the right thing by self-disciplining.

9. Breakfast

If there aren’t at least two essentials related to food on this list, is it really a Liv list? In all seriousness though, eating a healthy (keyword HEALTHY) breakfast before a test makes a world of difference. Fueling your body with proper nutrition is vital.

10. Friends

Midterms week is not a fun time for most people. So, when you feel overwhelmed, talk to a friend. They can usually help put things in perspective and make you a heck of a lot happier, too.

What are your midterm essentials? Let me know in the comments!

Good luck on all of your midterms! See you soon!

xo, Liv