{"id":32195,"date":"2017-10-06T16:13:04","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T20:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=32195"},"modified":"2017-10-06T16:13:04","modified_gmt":"2017-10-06T20:13:04","slug":"de-stress-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2017\/10\/06\/de-stress-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"De-stress for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"It\u2019s that time of year again: midterms! If there\u2019s one thing I\u2019ve learnt during my time in university, it's that taking breaks during studying is crucial to your success. To de-stress, I prefer to get out of my study space. This way, I separate myself from my notes and am able to take in a fresh environment. These are some of my favourite ways to de-stress during midterms.\r\n\r\nExplore Toronto<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest things about attending the University of Toronto is that we\u2019re located in the middle of a fantastic city! We\u2019ve got outstanding parks, a vast waterfront, plenty of great places to eat, world-class events, and more. These are all fantastic options to de-stress! During midterm season, I love taking an hour or two off to explore Toronto. The other day, I decided to venture to the lakefront with my friend and take in the sights of Lake Ontario. Walking along the boardwalk on a weekday afternoon, I\u00a0was actually\u00a0able to enjoy my time off instead of\u00a0worrying for a change!\r\n\r\n
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Exploring areas of Toronto, like the water front, is a great way to take a break.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nExplore Campus<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOf course, you can stay on campus for a shorter trip. After a few hours of studying in the library, I sometimes like to go on a mini adventure and take in the sights of campus. If you haven\u2019t already, check out Philosopher\u2019s Walk between Trinity College and the Faculties of Music and Law. With its winding path, it\u2019s a great way to get some fresh air while studying on campus. Even if you don't have time to do a lot, finding a green space across campus is never very hard, and it's worth it to take in some fresh air.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n
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The Entrance to Philosopher's Walk, near Trinity College (with the Faculty of Law in the background)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nAttend a Fitness Class <\/strong>\r\n\r\nIf you want to get out of that desk chair and get moving, try out a class at Hart House, the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport or the Athletic Centre. I\u2019ve attended a yoga class at Goldring before and it was a fantastic experience... and it was free for students! Many of the programs are\u00a0covered by your student fees, so take advantage of them. I loved the yoga class for being\u00a0a great combination of movement, relaxation, and meditation. It\u2019s beneficial for your health as well! I also enjoy the drop-in classes because they\u2019re usually only an hour or so:\u00a0I can take a well-deserved break without leaving my studying for too long! For a schedule of fitness classes at Hart House, check out http:\/\/harthouse.ca\/fitness\/drop-in-fitness\/<\/a>. For a schedule of classes at Goldring or the Athletic Centre, check out\u00a0https:\/\/kpe.utoronto.ca\/sport-and-fitness\/group-fitness-drop<\/a>.\r\n\r\nWhether it\u2019s a quick stroll on campus or an adventure downtown, I\u2019ll definitely be taking some breaks over the next few weeks of midterms. Give yourself a well-deserved break and study smart (and not forever). Good luck!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\nIt\u2019s that time of year again: midterms! If there\u2019s one thing I\u2019ve learnt during my time in university, it's that taking breaks during studying is crucial to your success. To de-stress, I prefer to get out of my study space.…\n<\/div>
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