Smith said resting that region of the brain is essential for taking multiple-choice tests. Students will perform better on tests with more sleep, even if that means sacrificing precious study time, she said. Students need more than just one or two techniques so that they can relax in the classroom, the car or any other setting. Health Enhancement Services is helping students fight study fatigue, Lux said, with informational tables at the Holmes Student Center and the Campus Recreation Center. The service will provide fliers with information, not only on how to survive finals, but how to prepare and thrive, he added.
Body temperature tends to decrease in the hands, where the dots are placed, in response to stress.
Eating as much nutrient-dense food as possible and minimizing caffeine and alcohol consumption are ways to stay healthy during finals, he added. Inhale for four counts, hold for seven counts and exhale audibly through the mouth for a count of eight, she said. Audible breathing can be done by placing the tongue on the palate, just behind the upper-front teeth, while exhaling. Smith recommended using the technique three times an hour when studying. The site contains six techniques to relax the body and mind.