Celebrating the end of finals

Treat yourself 

Give yourself credit for all of the hard work you just put in. Completing a full year of college is not easy, especially given the current circumstances. Give back to your body and mind for the year. Take a well-deserved nap or sleep in to catch up on those late nights spent studying. After treating yourself to some R&R, you can also treat yourself to something you’ve been wanting or saving up for because rewarding yourself is a small way to stay motivated.

Cook your favorite meal

After running around all semester and grabbing quick snacks in between classes, you finally have the time to indulge in your favorites. Take the time to learn how to make new recipes or cook up some of your staples. Spending time in the kitchen is a great way to become a better cook and the finished meal you create makes it totally worth it. You can even challenge your family or friends to a “Chopped” style competition to make things more interesting!

Marathon a show you’ve been wanting to watch

If you’ve been waiting all semester to catch up on the list of shows your friends have recommended you, now is the time. You can even take your show outside to a park to get some sun while you watch! Some of my personal favorite TV shows are New Girl, All American, and The Office. 

Celebrate with your friends over Zoom

Connect with your friends via Zoom and celebrate the end of finals and the semester together. There are many activities you can do over video chat such as working out together, playing games or just enjoying each other's company. You can even host a video game tournament to make for a friendly competition. Support one another through your accomplishments by staying in touch.

Take advantage of virtual events

With many events and concerts canceled, a lot of artists have moved their performances online. Take advantage of these free events and tune into your favorite artist. Check and see if they have posted any upcoming events or check out this website with a list of live streams.

Celebrating your accomplishments is important and rewarding yourself for hard work done is a great way to stay motivated. Get ready to rest up before the next chapter in your journey and we will see you in the fall!