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A road leads to a calmer, happier and more successful student. Often we do not see it because we are busy seeing the mountain of Exam stress.
There is nothing as big as fear, you decide how taller you want it to be. Follow these tips to keep the Exam stress at bay:
Clear your room and your desk
Someone correctly said, “A cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind.” You need to have a clean working space for your mind to have a clean thinking and grasping process.
The more clutter you have around your workspace, the less you can concentrate on preparing for the exam.
Your brain does not work well when it is bombarded by so many distractions.
Any physical clutter around your body or mind overloads your brain and impairs your ability to think, which leads to stress.
How to clean up effectively:
Use drawers. They are compact and space savers, store things away in your drawers or wardrobe. Your desk should only have things you need to complete your current assignment.
Clean your space. A physically clean desk is also a great motivator to study.
Important useful tip: Every day give 5 minutes to your study table after you finish your daily work.
In those five minutes clean, organize, and remove all the clutter on/from the desk.
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Read for pleasure
One of the researches done recently shows that reading for pleasure can reduce stress by up to 68%.
It relaxes your mind and body. It further lowers your heart rate thus easing the tension in your muscles.
If you think Exam stress is taking a troll over you, read books that give you pleasure and make you happy.
Important useful tip: Keep a photo or magazine of your favourite novel/character/Series in front of your desk. It eases the tension
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Healthy food intake
Make sure to have a rich diet filled with calories to cover for that extra strain during the exam period.
Important useful tip:
Eat a high-protein breakfast. Include eggs, peanut butter, oats, or nuts.
Eat 4 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Eat more fish, e.g. salmon, trout.
NEVER Skip breakfast
Get some sunlight every day
This is a very useful and researched tip to deal with Exam stress.
Exposing yourself to sunlight every day for 5 to 15 minutes will increase your serotonin levels, to a healthy range.
Important useful tip:
Keep sunscreen handy in case you decide to bask a little longer than 15 minutes
Think of a happy memory
Research has shown that the natural chemical, serotonin, creates a sense of well-being and helps your brain to function at peak capacity.
One of the greatest ways to release this serotonin from the brain is to think of happy and positive thoughts.
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Start by thinking about a happy memory – something that makes you smile. Think of it as your happy place and go there in your mind as often as possible.
A good memory from a travel place, from childhood or a family dinner, will help you get over the Exam stress.
Important useful tip:
Keep pictures of your favourite photo in front of you or on the wall you are facing.
Sing or dance
Researchers have discovered that singing or dancing can soothe your tension and elevate your spirits. This reduces the effects of stress
When you sing your favourite song or dance to your favourite number, you release endorphins, which are associated with feelings of pleasure.
The more you sing and dance; the more you increase your endorphins that help you ease the Exam stress
Important useful tip:
Sing as if no one is listening and dance like no one cares
Get enough sleep
Good sleep is the best stress buster. If you are planning to hit the books for long hours (it will be tiring, and it is not a good study habit.) make sure you have adequate sleep before you start.
Stress and sleep have a two-way relationship. Exam Stress can make it more difficult to fall asleep. It can even lead to sleep disorders.
On the other hand, getting a good night’s sleep reduces the effects of stress.
Important useful tip:
Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day. This helps to set your body’s internal clock and optimizes the quality of your sleep.
Avoid sleeping in, even on weekends. Aim to keep your sleep schedule as regular as possible.
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