Exam weeks aren't won by doing more — they're won by ruthless triage. This is the priority framework for the 3 weeks before finals.
01
DROP: optional commitments
Cancel non-essential meetings, social events you're not excited about, side projects. Apologize once, move on.
02
DROP: new study methods
Don't try a new app, technique, or system 2 weeks before exams. Use what already works, even if imperfect.
03
KEEP: sleep + movement
These are not optional. Cutting sleep to study more is a net loss. 8 hours + one walk per day, minimum.
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KEEP: one social anchor per week
One dinner with a friend, one call home. Isolation makes everything heavier.
05
ADD: past papers, only
The single highest-leverage activity is timed past papers + reviewing what you got wrong. Do this daily.
06
ADD: one daily reset
20 minutes a day, no work, no screen. Walk, stretch, or sit. Non-negotiable.