Please tell me I’m not the only one chained to my desk these days! I’m in the middle of my final exams, it’s freezing cold outside, and I am feeling equal parts frazzled and exhausted. But I’ve still been taking time to schedule in as much fun as I can make time for. I’ve compiled a list of things you can do for fun on your study breaks, most of which can be accomplished at your desk in the library, or without having to go on a time-consuming outing. I know we students don’t have time for much besides studying these days! So just pick a few of the activities below, and maintain your sanity for just a few more days. Enjoy your study breaks to the fullest. Happy studying!
- Start a blog
- Start a tumblr
- Join 750words.com
- Bake cookies
- Make dinner
- Call your Mom
- Skype with friends
- Get Starbucks
- Go for a run
- Read the headlines
- Do a crossword
- Have a dance party
- Do yoga
- Put all your favourite blogs into a blog reader
- Catch up on your favourite blogs
- Clean & organize your workspace
- Clean your room
- Record a video or podcast
- Write an article or short story
- Sketch a picture of yourself studying
- Get a massage
- Paint your nails
- Make origami swans
- Meditate
- Write someone a letter
- Brainstorm your next year’s New Years Resolutions
- Journal
- Work on your Life List
- Create an issuu magazine
- Start a scrapbook
- Look through old pictures
- Watch one episode of a funny tv show
- Sing along to musical theatre show tunes
- Play an instrument
- Make a list of things you’d do in your city if you had time
- Deactivate your Facebook account
- Start a Pinterest account
- Pay your bills
- Watch a TED talk
- Watch movie trailers
- Look at the Spring RTW shows
- Troll FoodGawker
- Build a snow man
- Decorate your place for Festivus
- Write a to-do list
- Play brain games on Lumosity
- Start a massage train with your friends
- Listen to really old pop music
- StumbleUpon
- Get lunch/brunch/dinner with friends
- Do the dishes
- Walk around the block
- Read a chapter of a book
- Make paper snowflakes
- Moisturize
- Take a bubble bath
- Take a nap
- Make a cup of tea or hot chocolate with little marshmallows
- Clean out your bag and wallet
- Give a loan on Kiva
- Play FreeRice
- Apply for something: volunteer position, internship, job
- Play hangman or tic-tac-toe with someone
- Watch videos of puppies or kitties playing
- Read Jezebel
- Read TextsFromBennett
- Give yourself a pep talk
- Switch up your study spot
- Do jumping jacks
- Do your laundry
- Start using Evernote
- Make a list of things you want to do around Christmastime
- Write a song
- Go out for a drink
- Eat a few seasonal clementines
- Learn about common misconceptions
- Go to the gym
- Buy + eat a chocolate bar
- Clean out the fridge
- Have a shower
- Have a snack
- Read a magazine
- Listen to lots of holiday-themed music
- Plan your dream vacation
- Plan a holiday party
- Do some online shopping
- Create a countdown until your exams are over
- Do a workout video in your living room
- Go grocery shopping
- Start a Facebook/BBM/text conversation with your best friends to share news and pictures
- Discover some new music
- Browse the local book store
- Learn a new skill online
- Play agoogleaday
- Dress up and get outside
- Catch up with a friend over coffee
- Pray
- Get take-out
- Daydream about having free time again
- Create a plan for studying
- SMILE
Stay sane, stay happy.
All my love in this hard time!
What do you do on your study breaks? What are exams like for you? Do you need motivation, or do you need to slow down? What are your favourite activities?
