Exams can be a stressful time for students but it is important to take care of yourself during this time if you want to do well. Here are a few easy strategies to stay healthy during exams :
- Make sure you Get enough sleep: If you want to stay healthy, it’s important to get enough sleep. Studies have shown that if you don’t get enough sleep, it can lead to issues like a weakened immune system, anxiety and depression. To ensure you get the rest you need, it’s a good idea to follow good sleep habits. When you do, you’ll feel happier, more energetic, and motivated.
- Focusing on the breath: Take a moment to focus on your breathing to distance yourself from stressful or anxious thoughts.
- Listen to music: According to studies, music makes us feel relaxed. Listen to some soothing music to help you relax if you’re worried about your exam. To get a good night’s sleep before your test, listen to soothing music before going to bed.
- Talk to someone if you are struggling: If you’re feeling anxious or stressed out about your exams, it’s a good idea to talk to a family member or friend. See if they can help you. If your classmates are feeling the same way, you could reach out to them and give them some advice.
- Exercise: When you’re stressed, exercising might seem tough but it can actually reduce stress and anxiety. Even if you’re not in the mood, go for a few minutes of walking, stretch, or do anything you can do to get your heart rate up and blood flowing.
- Eat healthily: What you eat can have an impact on how you feel. Eating balanced and healthy meals on a regular basis can provide you with the energy and nutrition you need to study efficiently and manage stress. Drink plenty of water, try to include some fruits and vegetables in every meal, and avoid skipping breakfast. Caffeine, sweets, and processed meals should be avoided as they can have a negative impact on your mood and sleep.
- Find a study space that works for you : It’s important to create a study place that is comfortable and free of distractions. This will help in the reduction of your stress levels.
- Make time for social activities : Don’t forget to keep doing things you love outside of studying. We all make the mistake of isolating ourselves from each other in the name of studying. But this often has a negative impact on your mental health. Meeting up with friends is a great way to take a healthy break from study. It also gives you the chance to seek help from others. This will give you a boost of energy when you come back to your studies.
- Organize things to look forward to : It’s a good idea to have a plan for when your exams are over, like hanging out with your friends. That way, you’ll have something to be excited about and something to work towards.
- Don’t compare yourself to others : It’s easy to compare ourselves to our classmates. But the truth is, we all work differently in our own space. Trust your own strengths and don’t lose faith in yourself just because someone else has done better than you.
- Set realistic goals : Setting yourself up for failure by telling yourself that you’ll study for a long period of time each day. It will take some practice and experience to figure out what kinds of goals are realistic for you. Setting achievable goals for each day will give you a sense of achievement and will help to relieve stress.
- Remember that exam results aren’t everything : Your grades don’t define who you are and there’s a lot more to life than just getting a grade on a test. After all, we’re all just human, and all we can do is try our best.
I hope you find these tips useful. Some things may work for you while others may not but it’s important to explore and find what works best for you. With that, I wish you the best of luck in your next exam.
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Mehrin Khan
Intern, Content Writing Department
YSSE