The exam period may be the most stressful time for a student, whether you are in school or college. This article will explore the many ways a student can reduce stress and anxiety and any other factors that may set you back from achieving your optimum performance during exams. Following are a few tips students can follow to sail through the exam season swiftly and ace it:
1. Start preparation early
This might be the most crucial of all the points. Starting your preparations much ahead of the exam date will alleviate the anxiety towards exams considerably.
2. Exercise, Yoga and Breathing
It is a scientifically proven fact that exercise and yoga increase endorphins and endorphins relieve stress and increase brain productivity. Various breathing techniques are also proven to increase concentration and focus.
3. Revise, Revise, Revise
One of the most crucial components of exam preparation is revising what you learned. The more often you revise your material, the more you retain for your examinations and even beyond that.
4. Sleep
Most students are big fans of staying up late the day before an exam and cramming till the early hours of the morning, but this does more harm than good. Our brain needs sleep to store and retain the information it receives. Hence, it is imperative to get a good night’s sleep before exams.
There you have it! These are just a few of the many things you can do to boost your performance. But never forget to enjoy the process of learning, come what may. That’s what counts at the end of the day. Toodles!
– Sreekripa Taj Kollara, 10C