It is arguable that “floor time” is the absolute best part of the day. I know it’s the best part of mine anyway. What is floor time you might ask? Floor time is the part of the day when we are given the opportunity to lie on the floor and take a break from the stress of the day. Floor time is time spent relaxing and relieving stress. While this may seem a little crazy to some of you, there’s a reason that it’s suggested to parents to let their babies play on the floor everyday; it’s rather grounding. You can even try yoga or meditation to calm your mind if being on your phone or just laying down seems un-enjoyable. Personally, I like to be on my phone during floor time, however, that is not always the case. Floor time allows you to, no matter what you’re doing while on the floor, to relax and take a breather. 

After a long day, there is nothing I look forward to more than laying on the floor for a solid 20 to 25 minutes. Floor time for at least 20 to 30 minutes every day promotes productivity later on in the night. By taking this time for yourself, you are more likely to be less stressed. 

I think floor time is an essential part of every college student’s day. I will swear you are lying if you can honestly say you have never laid on the floor for a substantial amount of time after classes. I know personally that the moment I walk into my room after returning from classes I immediately lay on the floor. In my experience, it’s a good idea to have a nice fluffy rug to do this on and not the gross dorm carpet. 

My favorite study hack I will let you in on is to sit on the floor while reading over flashcards. It helps me not only stay relaxed but also focus while I look over class materials, as well as offering a nice change of scenery or is a comfortable spot to move to if you need to get out of a chair. I guess to summarize, if you have never tried floor time before, now is your chance. I can promise you after the first time you will never look back.