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    Rec MORE, Stress LESS - 9 Ways To Clear Your Mind During Finals

    Studying for finals can be stressful, but we want you to FLOURISH! Here are some simple ways from our wellness/fitness professionals to take a break from the books and get re-centered.

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    by LiveAtEmory

    Community Contributor

    9. Share a healthy meal to go

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    Grab a friend and check out Eagle Convenience (open til Midnight), Zaya's (til 2am), or Peet's in Club Libz. For updated dining information (location, hours, programs), visit the Emory Dining website at www.emory.edu/dining.

    8. Take the stairs...

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    ...however you need to. All 10 flights in the library = 12329480923 steps*

    * This may or may not be a slight exaggeration.

    7. Try a Turkish Get Up

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    or just get up out of that chair! Get that blood flowing again...

    6. Take a free fitness class

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    #ProTip: Classes are FREE and offered at the WoodPEC or the SAAC between December 10-19.

    5. Join a pickup game at the WoodPec

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    like futsal (...or stick with something more traditional like basketball.)

    4. Go on a walk.

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    Emory has some pretty incredible green spaces... have you visited Lullwater Park yet?

    3. Clean your room.

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    Because you probably need to. Plus, you'd make your RA proud!

    2. Take a nap... anywhere.

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    Because in college, sleeping in public is acceptable.

    Besides, naps are good for the soul (and brain!)

    1. Finally, take a moment...

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    and just breathe... There! Don't you feel better already?

    Good Luck on Finals!

    As a bonus... take a look at these cute baby animals. Because who doesn't like baby animals?

    PS - Thumbnail photo by Meghan Schelzi for The Mirror

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