Stress Relievers For Exam Week

Congratulations! You have made it through hell week! Everyone knows that exam week is stressful, but this past week has been a whirl wind of projects and final papers which I think is worse. So, give yourself a pat on the back for making it through. Now the pressure isn't off by any means. Exams are next week and although you can take a small breather it's right back to the grind. Try to make time to decompress. Watch a movie this weekend in ASAC 100 or go to the talent show. Remember that grades are important but it's also important to know when to take a break, get food, move around and do something for you. Hope these ideas help get you through the week so you can enjoy your well deserved Christmas Break!

Exercise of the Week: Hill Climbers

Courtesy of Brad Collins, Exercise Science

Get down into a push-up position then raise butt so that you form more a "V" shape with your body. Staying in this position bring your right knee into your chest then return to starting position. Repeat this motion for your left leg. Alternate bringing your knees in. The faster you do these the more cardio you get. I like to use these as quick study breaks, 20 minutes of work, 2 minutes of hill climbers.

Recipe of the Week: Microwave Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

1 bag of Fresh Steamers Mixed Veggies

1 bag of Uncle Ben's Brown Ready Rice

1 can of Campbell's Broccoli Cheddar Soup

1 box of Tyson's Chicken Tenders

Directions:

1.Open Chicken Tenders and place on a microwavable plate

2.Microwave Tenders for 3:15 minutes then turn over the Tenders and continue heating for another 3:15 minutes.

3.Place Veggies in microwave and heat for 5-7 minutes. (It helps to take out in the middle of heating and shake the veggies to get more evenly steamed veggies)

4.Squeeze Ready Rice bag to break up the rice inside then tear open top 2 inches and place in microwave. Cook for 1:30 minutes

5.Open can of soup and empty contents into a microwavable bowl. Place bowl into microwave and heat for 2:15 minutes. (Stirring the soup half way through cooking time heats the soup more evenly.)

6.In a medium bowl or serving dish combine soup, veggies and rice and stir together until everything is coated with the soup.

7.Place chicken tenders on top of rice and veggie mixture.

8.Grab your roommate or suitemates and enjoy dinner!

Activity of the Week: Jam Out

With so much going on this week it is necessary to just take a breath and do something simple to break up the hours of studying. Make a playlist! It can be calm chill out music, raging get-all-my-frustration-out music or a dance mix so you can have a mini dance party in your suit. Have fun making it. Share it with friends or make them together. Most of all use your playlist this week when you need a study break.