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Exam Time: Hints for Managing Stress
« on: May 24, 2008, 07:15:57 AM »
Exams are a time when stress levels are higher than usual. Stress can be positive, helping you to stay motivated and focused. However, too much stress can be unhelpful, it can make you feel overwhelmed, confused, exhausted and edgy. It's important to try and keep things in perspective and find ways of reducing stress if things seem to be getting on top of you.

Suggestions for Managing Exam Stress
- Effective Study Habits - Many people feel overwhelmed at exam time - having to revise a lot of information in a short space of time and not understanding course material can be a big stress. Check out this factsheet for more practical advice on effective study techniques.

-Keep your Routine Outside Studying and Take Regular Breaks - It's important to have regular study breaks and time for relaxation and exercise. Going for a walk, run, or to the gym is not a waste of time, it is a great way to clear your head and help you study better.

Watching your favourite TV show or going to the movies are also good ways to take a break from studying. Check out the factsheet on relaxation listed on the right hand side for more ideas to help you relax.

-Limit Drugs - Caffeine (e.g. coffee, no-doz, V) and other drugs (e.g. speed, coke) give you a short lift before making you crash and burn. They can make you feel sick, and unable to sleep or concentrate properly. You actually study better with regular breaks, getting lots of sleep, and from exercising (really!).

-Have a Number of Options for the Future - Getting the marks to get into your first preference is great, but it's not the end of the world if you don't - there are other options to get into your course. These include deferring and getting some practical experience in your field, doing further study, writing to the university, retaking some subjects in some cases, or transferring in after a year or two. And, if you do accept another offer, you may even find that you like it.

-Manage Expectations - External pressures around exams can be huge. It can be hard to deal with, especially with family and people you respect, but you need to remember that it's your life and your exam, with you in control. Things that might help you manage expectations:

Base expectations on your past performance and doing the best you can do.
Put the exam in context. In the scheme of your life, how important is it? If you don't do as well as you'd hoped there are always other alternatives. It's not going to dictate whether you are a good or a bad person, or whether you are a success or failure. Exams can't measure these sorts of things - all they measure is how well you can present the material asked for by the examiner; nothing more, nothing less.
Take it as a compliment (admittedly this can be easier said than done). These people want you to do well, and think that you are capable of achieving. Their definition of 'achieving' is sometimes a little (or a lot) misguided, so you need to educate people about what you think is realistic. Talk to them, find out what they hope for you, and tell them what you are thinking and feeling.
Use the expectations of yourself and others to assist your studying. Talk to people about how you are feeling, see if they have any advice or help they can offer. It's important to ask for, and accept support from those around, especially family members.
-Look After Your Body - It's easy to let exams get on top of you and to forget to look after yourself. If possible try to get a good nights sleep. It's a good time to make an effort to eat healthy, including eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.

-Ask for and Accept Support - If you're feeling overwhelmed, you might find it helpful to talk to a teacher or counsellor. It's also important to ask for, and accept, support from your family if you can. This support might be practical, like picking you up from the library, or emotional, including advice or help. If you need to talk to someone outside the situation, call kidshelpline 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline 131 114 (both are anonymous, 24hr help lines and the number won't show up on your phone bill).


Remember...
There's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Exams have a beginning and an end, and the stress that goes along with them should end with the exam. Once the paper's in, there's nothing more you can do to (legally) influence the outcome - which means it's now time to chill and enjoy the summer



الأسوار التي تحيط بنا عالية، وعلى من لا يستطيع أن يهدمها أو يقذفها أو يتسلق عليها... عليه أن لا يزين للباقين الجلوس خلفها.


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Re: Exam Time: Hints for Managing Stress
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2008, 01:50:01 AM »
Thanks yaxya, this is helpful topic
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Re: Exam Time: Hints for Managing Stress
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2008, 07:12:44 AM »
u welcome my bro
الأسوار التي تحيط بنا عالية، وعلى من لا يستطيع أن يهدمها أو يقذفها أو يتسلق عليها... عليه أن لا يزين للباقين الجلوس خلفها.

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Re: Exam Time: Hints for Managing Stress
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2008, 10:37:29 PM »
nice one! 7asafa i just saw it... after i finished exam lol
but there is always exams! so i'll save this page for sure
great topic walal thanks for sharing!
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Re: Exam Time: Hints for Managing Stress
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2008, 06:27:12 AM »
u  welcom princess
الأسوار التي تحيط بنا عالية، وعلى من لا يستطيع أن يهدمها أو يقذفها أو يتسلق عليها... عليه أن لا يزين للباقين الجلوس خلفها.


 

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