How to reduce stress during the exam
- Turn your material into flashcards, notes and read it before
- Learn relaxation techniques (breathing, muscle relaxation, positive thoughts)
- Don't get together with fellow students right before the exam, don't be influenced by panicked people, don't examine each other.
- Admit to yourself that you may not know all the questions.
- Look at all the questions to familiarize yourself with the exam and if you don't know some questions it's okay.
- If you feel stressed and can't think, relax, drink water and start.
- Don't pay attention to what other people do and write.
- Allow time to review your answers
- One of the factors that cause anxiety is anticipation and thinking about what is going to happen. If you think negatively about yourself and your abilities, negative feelings will be created with negative results.
WHAT IS EXAM ANXIETY?
- When you feel so stressed while preparing and taking an exam that you find it difficult to plan, think, concentrate and recall the information you learn.
- It is common, understood and treatable
IS EXAM ANXIETY BAD?
- No. We all need stress to some degree for motivation. But we have to be careful how much we let it affect us and reduce our functionality.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS?
- Preparation
- Self care
- Relaxation and Tranquility
PREPARATION
- Organize your study strategy
- Schedule your time and stick to that schedule
- Allow time for entertainment and rest
- See the other brochures
SELF CARE
- Avoid addictive substances and alcohol
- Healthy rest and sleep schedule
- Healthy diet
- Don't rush the exam
- Avoid panicked fellow students. Stress is contagious!
PEACE AND RELAXATION
- First ask yourself, "What's the worst that can happen?" I can handle it;
- Learn this technique: Breathe slowly and deeply and feel the breath in your stomach. Hold it for a few seconds and then "push" the air and think "calm down". Repeat 2-3 times.
