572: End-of-Year Survival Guide: How Students Can Beat the Stress
It’s that time again—the final weeks of the semester, when papers, projects, presentations, and exams all pile up at once. But what if our students could spread out the work now and avoid the stress later? In this episode, we walk you through five simple, science-backed steps to students stay ahead of the chaos and finish the term strong—without pulling all-nighters or melting down the night before a deadline. Here’s what we’ll cover: • How to reflect on last semester so you don’t repeat the same mistakes • The power of a single master list to help you see everything coming at once • Why prioritizing the hardest stuff first can save you time and stress • How to break big assignments into mini-deadlines that actually get done • Tricks for sticking to your plan—like micro-goals, accountability, and body doubling Whether we’re already overwhelmed or just starting to feel the pressure, this episode will provide a clear game plan to finish the semester with more focus and less panic. Join the conversation: Email your questions to collegepreppodcast@gmail.com or watch us on YouTube (@CollegePrepPodcast) and drop your thoughts in the comments—they could be featured in a future episode!