The end of the semester can be scary, stressful, and overwhelming. If you ever find yourself forgetting assignments or becoming too overwhelmed to even think, try some of these ideas! 

If you need better ways to keep assignments organized or stay focused while studying, try these apps and hacks!

1. Google Keep: This is a free app on all Gmail accounts. It is easy to use and you can create little post-it notes to remember your assignments and cross them off when you are done!
2. Calendar: It can be helpful to write all due dates and important events on my computer’s calendar, so I get reminders to turn in assignments and can see the bigger picture to plan my study sessions!
3. Spotify: To stay focused while studying try listening to music that doesn’t distract you. Spotify has lots of great playlists specifically for studying. 
4. Forest: This is a Chrome extension that sets a timer for your studying. If you click on “blocked” sites that you choose your tree starts to die. Every time you successfully complete a study session you add a tree to your forest!

Breaks have been proven to help you study better, so if you started to feel stressed try one of these ideas!

1. Go for a walk: Fresh air can make you feel much better and prepared to continue studying!
2. Play with a pet or a family member: Taking your mind off your studying for a little while can make it much easier to keep studying later because you have refreshed your brain.
3. Make something: Making something creative like a drawing or baking a cake is a great way to rejuvenate your mind

I hope you try some of these methods to finish your second semester off strong!