How to cope up with exam stress

Exams can be tricky to handle. It not only brings huge responsibility to students but can also increase stress level. But, if handled wisely, anyone can crack it with flying colors. This article by Marwadi University focuses on dos and don’ts while preparing for exams and beat the stress!

Exam season is on and it is bound to bring a lot of stress. It can ultimately hinder your preparation.

Here are some tricks you can follow:

Do what you love in a leisure time

Examination schedules definitely require a break from the study. This can include shorter or longer break, accordingly. Go out with friends for dinner, movie, and attend a gig, anything you like to do in your free time that will take away your mind from exams. Spend some time away from the books that will leave you feeling more refreshed and relaxed. Although, some might prefer reading for pleasure which can reduce stress as well. Also, reading what you love relaxes your body by lowering your heart rate and relieving tension.

Reduce your procrastination time on social media

For many students, this will be a tough one, but if you can bear a couple of days without social media, it will do wonders. During the revision period, checking your Facebook is the worst type of procrastination ever possible. We all know how quickly the time will disappear when you snoop on your news feed, better avoid it.

Exercise and eat healthy

Exercises have positive effects on the overall health of humans. It boosts the endorphins that have proven benefits on focus, memory and energy levels. Moreover, daily exercises with healthy eating habits are beneficial for your concentration level. Limit the intake of sugar and consume fibre rich food. This will help you to become productive during revision.

Learn and implement time management techniques

Time management is a way to decide how to utilize your time. Track everything you do on a daily or weekly basis. Evaluate your progress at the end of the week. Change your plan accordingly. Moreover, keep looking for tasks that take away your maximum time. Analyze them and work on them again.

Sound sleep

Sleep plays an important role and is as important as healthy eating and exercising. In fact, getting a good quality of sleep is crucial to prepare well for exams as well as do good in exams.

So, next time you know what needs to be done in order to cope up with exam stress!

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