{"id":2630,"date":"2020-12-02T17:47:53","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T17:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abound.college\/mba\/?post_type=advice&#038;p=2630"},"modified":"2020-12-02T17:47:53","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T17:47:53","slug":"how-to-take-a-study-break-that-works","status":"publish","type":"advice","link":"https:\/\/abound.college\/mba\/advice\/how-to-take-a-study-break-that-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take a Study Break That Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s spring, summer or fall semester, if you\u2019re enrolled in college classes you know that burnout is a real thing. Taking study breaks can be important, especially while spending additional time at home. Here are some ideas for quick study breaks that take ten minutes or less:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explore your neighborhood, or walk a dog around the block. Fresh air can do wonders, just make sure to practice social distancing while you\u2019re enjoying mother nature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dance Break<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dancing is a great way to relieve stress and lift spirits. So, turn on your favorite song and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/culture\/2020\/4\/6\/21210117\/quarantine-playlist-coronavirus-spotify-music-for-isolation\">dance like there&#8217;s no tomorrow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Clean<\/p>\n<p>A quick cleaning break can help you feel productive and accomplished, and it can also make your space more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meditate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are tons of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=short+meditations\">short guided meditations online<\/a>. Or you can just turn on some calming music and practice mindful breathing for a couple minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make a Call<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everyone needs social interaction, it can help with emotional health and productivity. A quick phone call just to say hello, won\u2019t break any social distancing rules and might be just what you needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eat a Snack<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Healthy snacks are optimal, but comfort food definitely serves serious emotional needs when studying rigorously or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.suu.edu\/blog\/2018\/07\/finals-week-survival-kit.html\">preparing for finals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to do well in your classes, but it is also important to take care of yourself! So remember that it\u2019s okay to take a little break every now and then.<\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Final exams demand a lot of time and energy to study. It&#8217;s important to keep your spirits high with study breaks. 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