Exam - Stress Busters!

Few important tips to overcome the exam stress:

1. Fix a Plan:

Fix a working tentative timetable to prepare for the examination.
Few students find studying early in the day comfortable while an equal number find any other time of the day convinient.


The time of the day is immaterial as long as the objective is achieved. There is no universal code to prepare for examination.So you absolutely have the responsibility to prepare a plan which suits you well very convinient.

"Rehearsing a real-time exam situation will prepare you better for the challenges that lie ahead"

2.Be Cool and Calm:

Never be over-confident for good performance or discouraged by a bad-one.
It is absolutely a distraction.Exam results do not necessarily reflect the ability of a student. They are just an advantage for students who pass with flying colours.

3.STRESS:

Stress is often created by the arising negative thoughts which grows in the mind occupying the entire thought and destroys the whole mental ability.You coukd possible have stress if you tend to have negative thoughts,irritability,insomnia etc. It may even lead to headache,sweating,abdominal pain etc.

Lack of self-confidence is the major cause of exam stress.

MANAGING STRESS:

1.Create a schedule and organise the time to prepare for the exam.

2.Do your exam revision alone or with friends who can really help you.

3.Test your knowledge with friends but never get disheartened when you dont know it.

4.Organise a clean,pleasant study environment with no loud noise.

5.Make sure the room has enough fresh air.

6.Turn off T.V,radio,mobiles.

7.Study in a place which you feel is comfortable for you.

WRITING EXAMS:

It is very important to manage stress during exams.

1.Always start answering the questions to which you know the answer the best.

2.Once the exam begans, be calm and dont get over excited or worried.

3.take deep breaths in the middle to relax yourself from the stress.

4.Never waste time in the beginning which can be a problem for you in the end when time elapses.

BEFORE THE EXAM:

1.The world doesnt end if you dont succeed in the examination.An exam is just an level playing field.

2.Never compromise on sleep.

3.If you feel stressed or unhappy, just take a walk in fresh environment.

4.Do not worry on how much your friends have completed/covered.

DIET FOR EXAMS:

1.Incorporate many fibre-rich foods in your diet. Eg: Fruits,Vegetables,Cereals etc.

2.Do not skip any meal and also avoid over eating.

WATER-An ELIXER

Water plays a very important role for the brain to function well.

1.Drink a glass of water whenever you feel stressed.It increases the metabolism rate and makes you fresh and energetic.

MANAGING THE MEMORY:

1.Understand the topic completely to remember it.

2.Associate each topic with some key words.

3.Believe that you can larn and remember.

4.Recall the key points related to the context.

5.make use of all your senses by reading aloud etc.

EXAM TACTICS:

1.Read the entire question paper.

2.Most of the time,the question paper itself tends to have answers to some questions.

3.Select the question which you know the best and answer it first. Always rememeber first impression is the best impression.

4.Underline the heading and key points.

5.Always write the main answer in blue or black and vice versa. Do not use red or green to write or underline.

6.Give enough sufficient time for all the questions. Dont write in excess for a question with less marks.
If you run short of time, just write key points instead of elaborating it.

7.Never attempt the tough questions first.

8.When you are finished,check carefully to see if you have answered all the questions.

9.Start solving the paper as soon as you read through the question paper.

10.Stop worrying on the examination day.

REVISION:

1.Make note of key-points which can help you at the time of revision.

2.Recall your memory by mentally or orally.

3.Prepare the answers for the topics that were asked by teachers in past exam.

4.Try to cover all previous year papers and make sure you know the text-book questions the best.

These tips above will really help you a lot in fighting your stress.

All the best for everyone who is going to face examinations soon. Remember always that "You are the best".