How to Study when you’re Sick
Thankfully this rarely ever happens because of my super-duper immune system, but when I do get sick, it hits me hard and fast and has no regard whatsoever for upcoming assignments or exams (like today) So! This is what I like to do step-by-step whenever I have to study while simultaneously feeling like death:
1. Go for a shower. Seriously. I know you really don’t want to because you’re tired and achy and it’s so much effort, but you’re also kind of disgusting right now so it’ll pay off, I promise! Turn the water on hot. Pick out your favourite shampoo and soap and use copious amounts. Put conditioner in your hair and brush your teeth while you wait. Rinse away everything, make a mad dash for the fluffiest towel you can find, and dry off.
2. Wear your warmest pyjamas. Yea, you heard me, pyjamas while studying, the sacred rule that everyone has sworn against breaking lest there be terrible consequences!!!!! Here’s the thing. You already feel like a zombie. You literally cannot feel any more exhausted. So put on those fluffy pj’s your grandmother bought you when you were 12, and find some fuzzy socks to match.
3. Gather your study stuff and make tea. Or hot chocolate, or coffee, if you like, though I’d advise against too much milk since dairy tends to make sore throats even worse. Find all of the stuff you need for your study sesh, lay them out neat and tidy, and then have a hot drink to relax. No, I’m not being sarcastic, you genuinely should relax. Your body is already pretty against functioning at this point, and the thought of studying may just knock it over completely, so set up your stuff and then sit down for a few minutes to adjust. Bonus: Look up studyspo on tumblr to get yourself psyched up while you chill!
4. Actually study. It doesn’t have to be for long, it doesn’t have to be a difficult subject, it doesn’t even have to involve notes or highlighters or colourful binders, just as long as you study. Even just reading one page from that biology book is a win! The fact that you’ve even gotten to this stage is a win!! Have a hot drink or water on standby, tissues and painkillers on hand, and wrap a nice soft blanket around your shoulders while you work. And remember: Even if you just study for 5 minutes, that’s still 5 minutes more than you had an hour ago.
5. Congratulate yourself. Tidy up your supplies and put away the books. It doesn’t matter if you did 10 minutes, and hour, or more, the fact that you still survived while doing a remarkable impression of a corpse means you did well!! Have a snack, drink some water, and climb back into bed. You did it!!
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