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When studying and responsibilities become so overwhelming to the point you feel like your brain is fried, it’s time for a distraction. Here are a few things to make you feel like less of a notecard robot.

Movies and shows: When memorizing terms has completely taken over your brain, movies and shows are the perfect distraction and a long-deserved break.

· For a good laugh: “Bob’s Burgers” (Netflix and Hulu), “Broad City” (Hulu), “The Office” (Netflix), “Portlandia” (Netflix)

· For a little bit of drama: “Asthma” (Netflix), “Cruel Intentions” (Netflix), “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” (Netflix)

· Feeling classic: “10 Things I Hate About You” (HBO GO), “Heathers” (Netflix), “Clueless” (Netflix), “Wayne’s World” (Netflix)

Music: Sometimes some motivational tunes are just enough to get you out of the studying blues.

· Songs that engulf you into another era: “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder, “Can’t Seem To Make You Mine” by The Seeds, “Sleepwalk” by Santo and Johnny, “Charley’s Girl” by Lou Reed

· When it’s time to mellow out: “Baby” by Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, “You Took Your Time” by Mount Kimbie ft. King Krule, “From the Sun” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra

· When you need to get pumped up: “She’s A Bad Mama Jama” by Carl Carlton, “Lose Control” by Missy Elliot, “Scenario” by A Tribe Called Quest

Places to go: A lot of times when the library is too packed or you need a change of scenery, here are a few options.

· Food and coffee study areas: AVOID STARBUCKS. That place is too wild during finals. Go to Upper Crust Bakery, Midtown Local or even Bidwell Park. They all have Wi-Fi and space for you and your study group to hit the books. Another good place is Jack’s Family Restaurant. It’s open 24 hours, located downtown and has Wi-Fi. You can study with food and coffee readily available.

Things to do: If you are too exhausted to leave the house, these little ideas are helpful and mellow your brain out.

· Power nap. Take a nap anywhere between 15-30 minutes long. That way you can get some solid sleep but not sleeping through an entire day of precious study time.

· Board games with your roommates or pals. Monopoly, Cards Against Humanity, Clue or even just old-fashioned cards are fun games that can get a little heated and totally distract you from stressful exams.

· Go on a walk. Taking a stroll or bike ride through Lower or Upper Bidwell gives you some fresh air and beautiful scenery to take your mind off things.

Carly Plemons can be reached at [email protected] or @plemnz on Twitter.