When exams knock at the door, it is common to go paranoid. First, the constant worry on how you will perform and whether you are preparing right is a major concern. Next, the limited time span and the vast syllabus that you have to complete. Irrespective of the kind of exam you are appearing for, stress is common and happens.
If exam stress sounds like a jargon, then here is simplifying it to tension. Don’t you feel a constant tension before exam? Now when you agree that you feel tense before exam, please note, prior exam tension is simply a waste of time. The time you vest in worrying for exam, how about using the same to do something productive such that it adds to your exam preparation and soothes your exam stress?
Here is listing eight simple ways of soothing your exam stress right at home, such that you can prepare and score better in your upcoming exam:
The speech therapy
Of all exam stress busters, the best is, of course, the speech therapy. If you just cannot get rid of the constant exam tension, how about talking about it with your favorite person? It can be your friend, cousin, sister, teacher, classmate, parent or anybody else. However, the speech therapy should be short spanned and is better if you can do it with an elder. Also, please make sure that the speech therapy does not become a chat hour as the later is a simple way of wasting time.
Music and dance in the loop
With everybody owning a smartphone, today’s young generation depend on a lot of music for break. So, while taking a break from studies, plug-in your earphone and how about some good music? If you like dancing, turn on the music and some moves in front of the mirror may be. But do note, that both music or dance is solely for the purpose of recreation. Do not spend extra time on these as it may badly impact your exam results.
Sound sleep
Before exams, when almost all hours of the day pass by studying and spending time with books. So, when do you realize that you are having an exam stress? You will realize your tension before exam only during idle hours when you take break. In the break hours during exam preparation, tension makes way in your body and mind which is termed as exam stress. So, to get relief from the kind of stress and not feel it – how about a good sleep? A good sleep amidst hectic exam preparation restores your energy and you will feel refreshed by the time you get back to your books.
Small and constructive breaks
Spending 24X7 with books and copies is not the secret to a good result. The recipe is, to spend ample possible time with books and copies ensuring you learn new things at every span of it. What about the rest of the day when you do not study? Use the extra time in hand constructively learning new regarding what is happening around. Split the extra time beyond study hours, into small breaks where you do something that you like. A healthy doing during break time will help you to study again and during studies, you will concentrate thinking about the next break you can have. So, studies and break before exam is a cyclical process that should be utilized to the fullest.
Healthy food and drink
As you have to make complete use of all available hours in hand before exam, you have no scope to fall sick. Sickness is the last and final excuse that can demotivate your exam preparation. So along with studying for exams, your next lookout should be to remain healthy during the course of time. To remain healthy, try eating good, sleeping ample and also doing some exercise. These will together ensure that you maintain a good health before the exams and remain your best during the course of it.
Focus on your present doings
Many times, right before exam students sit with books and copies but keep thinking in their mind what they will do after the exam or also, indulge in some unnecessary thoughts. This makes no sense when you are in attempt for a good life before exam. Before and also during the exam, simply focus on what you are doing presently and extend your concern up to your exam. Once the exams get over you can always map and plan the rest you want to.
Organizing and arranging yourself
It is very common to go messy during and before your exam. Either you miss out on one of your notes or an unexpected guest comes in – these are all waste of time when the exams are knocking at the door. So, how to sort the circumstance? Simply, plan a little, arrange your study materials, study timings and appointments. Do not spend time by meeting people who are of no use to your exam. At the beginning of the day, arrange your books and copies along with schedule of the day in order to spend it healthy before exam.
