Q How can i cope with exam stress?
Hi. It is obvious to get stressed when you are going to face an examination. But this should not be big enough to affect your performance in exam negatively. We are giving you some tips to avoid excessive stress: 1. Try to find out the thing that is putting stress on you. This can be right from fear of examination or anxiety about performance or lack of studies, etc. Once you got this, try to modify the situation by changing your views about that particular thing. LIke thinking about positive results after of exam, or studying hard to complete the topics. 2. If you can not avoid the stressor, try to learn to adjust with the same, with no regrets in your mind. This will be the best possible solution for avoiding undue pressure. 3. Always express your feelings. Don~t try to suppress your emotions, even if you need to say NO for something. Know your qualities and limitations and accept the responsibilities which you can do. Do not expect too much from yourself. it is not necessary that you should stood first everytime. 4. You can try various relaxation techniques like yoga, pranayam, meditation, massage therapy etc. Keep a special time for this in your daily schedule, however busy you may be. 5. Adopt some healthy ways to keep yourself refreshed, like taking a walk with loved ones, chatting with friends, spend time in nature or gardening or in your favorite hobby, watch any comedy etc. while your exams are going on. 6. Daily exercise is greatly known to reduce stress in life. Specially aerobic or exercises done in open air are effective in stress management. 8. Get adequate sleep daily. At least 7-9 hrs sleep is recommended to charge your body and mind. 9. Avoid excess sugar and caffeine drinks, as they alter your moods and sometimes make you irritable. Avoid smoking, alcohol of any kind of addiction.