Have exams come up? Sometimes the pressure you feel can help keep you focused, other times it can cause stress. Check out these tips to help you cope with stress during exam time.
1. Make the most of your study time: Make a schedule and work out how much time you need for each subject. Study a little each day and give your brain a break every 45 minutes. Avoid cramming the night before – it’s not the way to guarantee a good mark
2. Don’t just study solo: Why not form a study group with friends? It’ll provide you with variety and moral support, plus it’s motivating to have people around you who are working towards the same goals.
3. Eat, sleep and exercise well: make sure you're getting 8/9 hours of sleep, enough slow-release carbs, less caffeine and more water, and at least half an hour of exercise per day.
4. Ask for help: Don’t be afraid to ask your teachers, friend, or neighbors, for help – they’ll be glad to assist. asking for help from others is a good thing for learners.
5. Prepare the night before: Pack everything you need into a bag the night before – this way you can avoid the last-minute rush the next day. Essential items might include pens, pencils, a calculator, and water.
6. Believe in yourself: Motivating yourself is the best thing in our life because boosting up yourself is the best way to reach your goal.
7. When you’re in the exam room: take your time When waiting outside the exam room, avoid the temptation to discuss what you’ve studied with your friends. You’ll probably all have studied slightly different things so don’t panic.
Just sit quietly outside the room, breathe deeply and avoid looking at your notes. Once inside, read the exam instructions very carefully. Allocate time for each question and keep an eye on the clock.
If you don’t know the answer to a question, skip it and return to it later. Never leave an exam early, use the time given to fully complete and revise your answers. And remember – you can only do your best.
