Hey there! The holidays are nice and all, but of course we college students (and high school students alike) have that one looming task that needs to be completed first - and by that, I mean finals. I don't think there is a single soul on this Earth who really enjoys finals; the hours spent crouched over library books, drinking too much coffee and getting far too little sleep, all for the price of what? That always seems to be the question. Why are we going on? Why do we let ourselves get sucked in by the ubiquitous force that is education? Wouldn't I be better off just living alone with my 20 cats and not worrying about school ever again?
While that definitely would be amazing and much less stress than actually taking our exams, a lot of times we can't avoid the overall anxiety that is finals week. Here I'm sharing some of my favorite websites and apps to help you get in the zone, tune out the outside world, and concentrate on your studies. Finals will be over before you know it!
This website is absolutely awesome! I never knew about it until I saw someone on Tumblr upload an Instagram photo with this website on their computer screen, but the minute I heard about it I checked it out, and I'm in love. The website is designed to mimic sounds made in a coffee shop, adding white noise that actually helps you focus on your schoolwork more than plain ol' silence. I have noticed that sometimes I'll work on a homework or essay without this playing in the background, and accomplish much less than when I start playing Coffitivity in the background. This is really great and I would highly recommend for finals week, especially if you can't get out to a real-life coffee shop. There's also an app that you can download from your App Store or Google Play so that you can take your coffee shop on the go!
www.rainymood.com
I love this website as much as I love Coffitivity, but it provides a different atmosphere. This plays the soothing sounds of rain, thunder, and lightning. The stormy tune may not work as well when you're trying to study, but it certainly will calm you down. I like playing this before bed or when I'm thinking about something that has been stressing me out. It's almost like having an iconic sad movie scene with the thunderstorm in the background, but it helps to calm you at the same time. Another really great website; I'm so glad I found it!
www.theinternetfireplace.com
You guessed it! This website plays the warm, crackling sounds of a fireplace, while showing a beautiful image of a fireplace glowing and burning on-screen. Again, these sounds can be very comforting and are sure to remind you of being home for the holidays. You'll be back in your bed at home and with your family soon enough, but for now try out the Internet Fireplace.
www.thequietplaceproject.com
This website has a lot of great features, but I always enjoy the 90 second relaxation or the Quiet Place which is another relaxation tool. This website also has lots of resources for people who are struggling and need an anonymous person to talk to, or want to know that everything will be okay. Check this out for a variety of reasons and make sure to send links to any of your friends that you think could benefit from the many parts of this website.
www.calm.com
This is my go-to relaxation website! They have really great guided relaxation as well as a good selection of music and backgrounds. I love that you can choose how long you want to relax for and there is a gentle voiceover that tells you what to do. I really love this and also like the mobile version for on-the-go; great relaxation source all around!
What do you do to help you de-stress? Good luck with finals, everyone!
I love this website as much as I love Coffitivity, but it provides a different atmosphere. This plays the soothing sounds of rain, thunder, and lightning. The stormy tune may not work as well when you're trying to study, but it certainly will calm you down. I like playing this before bed or when I'm thinking about something that has been stressing me out. It's almost like having an iconic sad movie scene with the thunderstorm in the background, but it helps to calm you at the same time. Another really great website; I'm so glad I found it!
www.theinternetfireplace.com
You guessed it! This website plays the warm, crackling sounds of a fireplace, while showing a beautiful image of a fireplace glowing and burning on-screen. Again, these sounds can be very comforting and are sure to remind you of being home for the holidays. You'll be back in your bed at home and with your family soon enough, but for now try out the Internet Fireplace.
www.thequietplaceproject.com
This website has a lot of great features, but I always enjoy the 90 second relaxation or the Quiet Place which is another relaxation tool. This website also has lots of resources for people who are struggling and need an anonymous person to talk to, or want to know that everything will be okay. Check this out for a variety of reasons and make sure to send links to any of your friends that you think could benefit from the many parts of this website.
www.calm.com
This is my go-to relaxation website! They have really great guided relaxation as well as a good selection of music and backgrounds. I love that you can choose how long you want to relax for and there is a gentle voiceover that tells you what to do. I really love this and also like the mobile version for on-the-go; great relaxation source all around!
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| Following the paintbrush with your eyes without moving your head causes you to use EMDR which is a very therapeutic technique for combating anxiety/panic |
What do you do to help you de-stress? Good luck with finals, everyone!
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