Every student who aims to become a high achiever will experience exam stress. It’s an unavoidable part of student life that can be a tough nut to crack. Remember, stress exists for a reason and you can choose to let it be your downfall or use it to drive you to improve your work.
To combat exam stress, firstly you need to understand the reasons behind this heightened anxiety. Then you can establish methods to reduce the pressures you feel. Researchers have uncovered some common explanations for this:
To combat exam stress, firstly you need to understand the reasons behind this heightened anxiety. Then you can establish methods to reduce the pressures you feel. Researchers have uncovered some common explanations for this:
- Low motivation levels
- Lack of preparation and planning
- High expectations from others
- Competition from peers
Listen to Music: listening to music can create a positive and productive environment by elevating your mood and encouraging you to study more effectively and for longer. Classical music is recommended as the best type of music to boost your brain power but ambient music can work too.
Take a Quick Walk: Many students feel as if they should spend their entire time before exam with their books open and their pen poised for action. However, research has proven that exercising such as taking a walk can boost memory and brain.
PLAN YOUR STUDY ROUTINE: Students should prepare strategy and prepare study schedule because success rarely comes through accident or good fortune.It takes time,planning and dedication for achieving study goals. Create a plan for study and feel confident and motivated.
Get Enough Sleep: The benefits of a proper night's sleep can never be underestimated.Most importantly, sleep helps the brain to assimilate new knowledge into long term memory so that one can recall it when it comes to test day.Anyone who has tried to concentrate with half a night's sleep can also testify to improve focus with better sleep.
Meditation: Meditation is one of the most effective ways to take a break and see your stress from a different perspective. Practicing meditation is another way to maintain focus while improving both mental and physical health to reduce exam stress.
Breathing Technique: Meditation If breathing becomes rapid and shallow,sit somewhere in a comfortable place and check how quickly you are breathing by placing hand on the chest.If it is one breath in couple of seconds,start breathing out slowly till you get out the last of the breaths in the series in about second time. This has to be done for some time till you are doing it naturally.
Relaxation Routine: Meditation Close your eyes and breath deeply. Try to locate area of tension and relax these muscles. Think of relaxation and after 20 minutes do some stretching exercise.
Physical Activity: Meditation Regular exercise for even as short as 10-20 minutes a day can be very helpful in coping with stress in the long run.
By Practicing above mentioned techniques stress can be managed.
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