The end of the semester can be stressful, so here are some tips for keeping all those facts and dates in your head, and doing better on your final exams!  Courtesy of 1000lifehacks.org.

1.  Need to cite a quote from a book?  Don’t bother looking through every page to find it, simply type it into Google Books.  It will tell you the page number automatically.

2. Lip biting triggers a rush of chemicals to the brain that reduces anxiety, stress, and increases your mood.

3. Learning from your mistakes is wise; learning from the mistakes of others is quicker and easier.

4. You’re 50% more likely to remember something if you speak it out loud instead of simply reading it over and over.

5. Giving a presentation?  Always bring a bottle of water to the stage.  When you can’t remember what to say, take a drink.  Nobody will know the difference.

6. Don’t skip on sleep.  Sleep is more important than homework.  It’s proven that it’s better to get a good sleep than to stay up late cramming for exams.

7. It may sound absurd, but looking at cute baby animals has been proven to increase concentration and productivity by up to 44%.

8. When studying something new, teach a friend about it.  Let them ask questions.  If you can teach something well, then you understand it well.

9. Writing down your worries before taking an exam has been proven to actually boost your test scores!

10. Daytime naps help to improve your memory and cut the risk of heart disease!

11. When doing long assignments, set a 30-minute timer, and race it.  This will prevent you from procrastination.

12. Having a problem?  Lay down!  You can process your thoughts much faster by laying down.

13. Sitting on a medicine ball while doing work can increase your focus and concentration by 50%.

14. Squeeze the fleshy place between your index finger and your thumb, known as the hoku spot in Chinese medicine.  Applying firm pressure there for just 30 seconds can reduce stress and tension in your upper body.

15. You are more likely to remember something you’ve written in blue ink than something you’ve written in black ink.