Today marks the end of the fourth week of spring semester, and school is beginning to reach its first ultimate stress period as the initial round of midterms and papers are just around the corner. Consequently, this three-day weekend could not have come at a better time. At first glance, this long weekend appears to be a gift from the study gods as it can serve to be a breather from the past few strenuous weeks. However, if this weekend is not approached in a tactful manner, it can actually add onto your stress level. Therefore, here are a few ways to make the most out of your President’s Day Weekend and start the midterm season feeling energized and refreshed.

1. Get back in touch with those de-stressing activities.

Whether this activity is going sailing with friends, attending a yoga class, or taking a walk in the park, a three-day weekend is the perfect opportunity to get back into activities which we often neglected during the week. Surely some of those 24 additional hours on Monday can be catered towards recuperating your energy through some stress-relievers.

2. Be realistic when prioritizing your tasks.

Towards the beginning of the weekend, it is crucial to make an honest judgment on your workload for the weekend. You need to evaluate what is absolutely essential to get done, and more importantly, what are tasks that you can put off until the following week? This is an extremely crucial step to optimizing your three-day weekend, as you do not want to flood your free time with unnecessary tasks; your aim is to have a productive and relaxing weekend in which you prepare yourself to be in good shape to enter midterm season. By having a good idea of what your tasks are, you will be able to better manage your time and find more time for leisurely activities.

3. Be prepared for what’s to come after the long weekend.

You do not want to lose the swing of your rhythm as a consequence to the three-day weekend. One of the biggest potential stressors that can result from a long weekend is struggling to get back into your busy schedule. Therefore, before you return to the whirlwind of classes, minimize your stress by making a very detailed list of what your tasks are going to be when you get back to school on Tuesday. Prioritizing is key.

4. Make the most out of your weekend.

Once Monday evening comes around, most people will undoubtedly start stressing about the things they will have to do come Tuesday morning. However, why stress when the weekend hasn’t ended yet? Instead, do something fun on Monday night. Have everything prepared for Tuesday early Monday morning; eliminate that looming stressor to get ready for the week. Monday night is so precious – it is the last piece of the weekend you will be able to enjoy before the ball starts rolling again, so use it wisely!

5. Be more proactive and change things up.

When the weekend comes around it is extremely tempting to just stay in and watch television, read a book, go on the computer, etc. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes this is just the thing you need. However, it should be noted that these activities consume a lot of time. It might be a better idea to put yourself in a new setting for a change. How about a movie night at the theaters? When reading, why not change it up by hitting up a café? Exploring new settings can really help in constructing what feels like a very productive time.

Hopefully, these tips will make for a great (and stress free) three days. Enjoy this long weekend fellow bears!

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