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4.) Take a bubble bath​: You deserve it. After a long afternoon of keeping your nose in the books, studying your notes for the 80th time, and having repeated periods of panic, it’s time to de-stress. Find a preferred water temperature, an agreeable scent of bubble bath, and take a much-needed soak in your new bubble kingdom. 5.) Yoga​: No matter what your stance on yoga, it is a must when it comes to stress reduction. It doesn’t matter who you are, how old you are, or how much time you’ve got, yoga is crucial. Break out the sweatpants, water bottles, and yoga mats, as well as the how-to videos and start your relaxation journey. Your time spent among the downward dogs, sun salutations, and tree poses will be well worth your while. 6.) Take a drive with the music turned up​: If you are lucky enough to have gotten your license by this point in time, capitalize on such an opportunity and unwind on those long, twisty roads. Getting lost in your favorite song can help you put your stresses aside and get those good moods flowing. So turn up and play that fire playlist and keep your eyes on the road. 7.) Hanging out with friends​: Gurl, the best way to out your stress is to start hanging with your #squad. Maybe you are procrastinating, but you’ll study later, right? From watching a movie with your friends to getting coffee and being dummies this can help you occupy your mind and just feel better than being alone and freaking out over your finals. 8.) Making a hot beverage​: As you take sip of your favorite hot beverage and you feel the heat rush all the way down to your stomach, you know that things are going to be OK. The first sip of that delectable cup of coffee or that sweet taste of hot cocoa can be perfect for the holiday season. Enjoying your favorite beverage can calm you down and just make you feel better about yourself. Pour yourself a cup. 9.) Eating whatever:​ Whatever your favorite food is, eat whatever you like. From actual nutritious food to cookies and chips: who cares? Just enjoy yourself and indulge. If you are stressed on finals, you deserve to eat what you want. Just enjoy whatever you want to eat, and you’ll be fine this finals week. 10.) Binge-watching Netflix​: Now that you have your favorite food in one hand and your favorite hot beverage in the other, it’s time to start relaxing. Lie down