The eNotes Blog Januarys Study Tip How to Beat the Winter QuarterBlues

Januarys Study Tip How to Beat the Winter QuarterBlues Winter is the cruelest of quarters. One day youre making merry and ringing in the new year, the next youre expected to have read all of your coursework and to bounce back to student life with the youth and agility of, well, a student If you feel the winter quarter sads, try these quick tips to stay motivated for your classes: 1. Jazz up your dorm room Cheap and cheerful are the operative words here. Because of winters short days and long nights, your little space can easily turn gloomy, which in turn will affect your mood and how well you study there. Try injecting some extra light with the help of an inexpensive box of Christmas tree lights. Itll feel like the good winter cheer never left. You can find other dorm room decorating ideas on this Pinterest board. 2. Invest in a light therapy box Similar to above, if you live somewhere cold getting enough of the suns rays can make or break your winter blues. Unless youre fortunate enough to live in the sunshine state this time of year, you may want to invest in a light therapy box for your desk.  Mayo Clinic  has some helpful information on how theyre used to treat SAD (Seasonal affective disorder). You may also want to replenish the Vitamin D youll be missing with nutrition or supplements. 3. Break up a boring routine Yes, routines can be great, but if you feel youre falling into a winter quarter slump because of the day-to-day drudgery of classes, punctuated only by more studying and mealtimes, get out there and find something fun to break up your routine. You could join a club, apply for an internship, audition for the school play, or plan an outing with friends. Anything that gives you something exciting to look forward to is a good thing. And that, my friends, is how you win winter. Enjoy the season!