So much emphasis is placed on exam results, resulting in intense pressure on students. My philosophy is simply ‘do your best’ and stay true to yourself. Remember, exam time is just a tiny pocket of time in your whole life.
1. Meditate before and after studying & before and after exams, 3 deep breaths in and out, placing all your focus on your breath. – It helps you learn fast & retain knowledge longer, without getting distracted.
2. Take a short walk – clinical tests prove that a walk will help increase your brain power and memory.
3. Talk to friends and family – try not to become overwhelmed, a chat will bring back perspective. Have a good laugh too, releasing happy hormones will help combat stress.
4. Get enough sleep – sleep helps your brain to assimilate new knowledge into your long-term memory so that you can recall it when it comes to test day.
5. Eat good food – digesting junk food uses more energy. Look at your food and ask yourself what benefits it has. If you fancy a treat, 70% dark chocolate fights the stress hormone cortisol and has an overall relaxing effect on the body. Plus, chocolate releases endorphins, which act as a natural stress fighter.
Good luck all X