Managing Exam Stress: Tips and Strategies
Learn how to manage exam stress by understanding its signs, reasons, and effective ways to avoid it. Get ready to study, prepare for exam day, and stay calm during the exam with these helpful tips.
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Managing Exam Stress
What it Looks Like Feeling confused Losing touch with friends Feeling moody and low Having trouble making decisions Feeling overwhelmed Lack of motivation to do anything Trouble sleeping or getting out of bed Tense muscles or headaches Having an upset stomach or feeling sick Fidgeting, nail biting, teeth grinding 2
Why People May Experience It Worry they might fail Don't feel prepared Want to do really well Don t have much time to study Find it hard to understand what they re studying Don t think they will do well Feel pressure from family Feel they need to compete with others Have other things happening in their life 3
Ways to Avoid Exam Stress
Get Ready to Study Find a quiet place to study Reduce the clutter in your study space Determine what will be on the exam Choose a study method that suits your learning style Make a study plan Take regular breaks Ask for help 5
Leading up To Exam Day... Eat and sleep at the same times each day Get a good night s sleep Give yourself mini rewards Avoid distractions Eat a well-balanced diet (avoid junk food) Take relaxation breaks Drink plenty of water (not energy drinks) 6
On Exam Day... Organise needed materials the night before Eat a good, light breakfast Go to the bathroom before the exam starts Take time to slow your breathing and relax. Read through the exam paper carefully and underline key words and instructions Work out how long you have for each question or section Work on the questions that you find easiest first 7
