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Read this and other tips at thesite.org http://bit.ly/qb8zyW So how should I deal with exam stress? * Try not to be frightened of exam stress, but to see it as a positive force - after all, it keeps you on your toes mentally, and can help you focus on the task in hand. * Learn to recognise when you're stressing out, and understand its causes. Often, a break or a chat with someone who knows the pressure you're under will get things into perspective. * Avoid comparing your abilities with your mates. Everyone approaches revision in different ways, so just make sure you've chosen the method that works best for you. * Panic is often triggered by hyperventilating (ie quick, shallow breaths). So if you feel yourself losing it during the exam, sit back for a moment and control your breathing. * Steer clear of any exam 'post-mortem'. Learning how other people got on can lead to worry about under-achieving. * Ultimately, don't lose sight of the fact that there is life after exams. Things might seem intense right now, but it won't last forever.
Read this and other tips at thesite.org http://bit.ly/qb8zyW
ReplyDeleteSo how should I deal with exam stress?
* Try not to be frightened of exam stress, but to see it as a positive force - after all, it keeps you on your toes mentally, and can help you focus on the task in hand.
* Learn to recognise when you're stressing out, and understand its causes. Often, a break or a chat with someone who knows the pressure you're under will get things into perspective.
* Avoid comparing your abilities with your mates. Everyone approaches revision in different ways, so just make sure you've chosen the method that works best for you.
* Panic is often triggered by hyperventilating (ie quick, shallow breaths). So if you feel yourself losing it during the exam, sit back for a moment and control your breathing.
* Steer clear of any exam 'post-mortem'. Learning how other people got on can lead to worry about under-achieving.
* Ultimately, don't lose sight of the fact that there is life after exams. Things might seem intense right now, but it won't last forever.