five tips for study marathons
In Belgium we have this thing called āblokā. Itās the name for the two to three weeks of marathon studying between the end of classes and the start of exams, related to the verb āblokkenā, which basically means āhardcore studyingā. Itās obviously not a very pleasant time, so here are some tips to survive those study marathons!
1. Hydrate. Of course has been said again and again, but thatās because itās so important! I usually get myself either a half-liter pint and a (reusable!) straw. Straws really help me to drink more, but theyāre not very good for the environment, so if you can get your hands on a reusable one, go for it! You can also try adding fruit to your water for some extra flavour.
2. Breathe ouside air at least once a day. I donāt care how you do it. Take a walk at noon, go on a morning run, breathe really deep when youāre in line for the library, stick your head out of a window, I donāt care. Just do it. You need the oxygen and itās not good to sit inside all day.
3. Donāt wear stuff you sleep in. Now, Iām not saying you canāt wear pjs. What Iām saying is, donāt wear the pjs you wore to bed. Not even if you study at home. Donāt do it. Make sure your brain knows that studying and sleeping are two very different things.
4. Get off your butt during breaks. Sometimes when Iām on a roll at the library, I can study a whole afternoon, with breaks only to go to the bathroom and to refill my waterbottle/make new tea. It works, because I walk around. Point being, have a dance break! Go for a walk! Move!
5. Sleep is useful. I get that if you have an exam the next day and you really need to finish this last chapter, you stay up until 3am. But otherwise, donāt do that to yourself. You can do that tomorrow morning. Your brain needs sleep, youāre not wasting time. Promise. Take care of yourself.
I hope these are useful! You can do this!
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