{"id":100248,"date":"2021-12-13T15:31:01","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T21:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=100248"},"modified":"2021-12-13T15:31:01","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T21:31:01","slug":"a-few-tips-on-how-to-succeed-during-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/a-few-tips-on-how-to-succeed-during-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"A few tips on how to succeed during finals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve invested a lot of time and energy into learning this semester, and now all that hard work is coming together \u2014 finals are here! Exams can be demanding and stressful. Consider these strategies to set yourself up for academic success by taking care of your health and well-being.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unplug<\/strong> \u2014 Turn your devices and notifications off to reduce distractions while studying. When it\u2019s time for a break, get some exercise before (or instead of) looking at social media. Exercise is an effective way to reduce stress and help clear (vs. clutter) your head for the next study session.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get<\/strong> <strong>some sleep<\/strong> \u2014 about eight hours each night. Consistent, quality sleep supports memory, information processing and problem solving. Study hard, then sleep on it!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid<\/strong> <strong>alcohol<\/strong> and other drugs, or at least minimize it \u2014 doing so will protect your sleep, cognitive performance and study time. Stimulant drugs (e.g., Adderall) that aren&#8217;t prescribed for you may seem like a solution for heavy cramming, but research shows that students who take prescription stimulants without a prescription see a drop in their GPA in the long run. 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