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Stressed about exams? Follow these tips by a psychologist

It is that time of the year when exams are approaching and stressed-out students are poring over their books. The trick is to relax and revise. Stressing out will only work against you. Here are a few ways to beat exam anxiety.

By: Editorial Team   | | Updated: February 26, 2019 4:33 pm
Tags: Exam  Exam stress  Indian schools  
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Stress is an irrefutable part of every person s life today. From adults to children, today more and more people are being diagnosed with stress-related disorders. During the academic phase of life, one of the biggest causes of stress is exams. In India, the situation is so bad that each year many students overburdened by the syllabus and terrified of failure, end up taking their own lives. The unforgiving competitive race to succeed and societal expectations from a student to be an all-around topper perpetuates this stress which in extreme cases can lead to mental breakdown. Dr Ekta Soni, Chief Clinical Psychologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi highlights dos-and-don ts for parents as well as children to keep in mind to beat the exam stress and fever. Also Read - CBSE Result 2020: What should you do if your child gets upset about poor grades?

Also Read - 5 ways to keep your kids stress-free during CBSE board exams



Start with embracing a positive attitude. There is no way to avoid an exam. If you let negative thoughts reign your mind, you will find it difficult to succeed. No one can encourage you more than yourself. Also Read - Here is how chronic stress negatively affects your quality of life

Set up a routine and follow it through. Wake up early to get more time during the day. Make a small to-do list and abide by it.

A change in the place of study helps. Try to find a few different study spots that you feel comfortable and productive in. The more bored or distracted you are by your environment, the harder it is to focus on your books.

Get enough sleep– One of the most common compromises that students tend to make during this stressful period is sleep. You need your eight-hours now more than any other time of the year. A well-rested body and mind will grasp information more easily.

Eat healthy and follow a balanced diet- Eat fresh, whole foods whenever possible and drink lots of water. Avoid sugary, processed snacks, which will spike your blood sugar and make you feel sluggish.

Everybody has that one friend who talks about how he has been studying for 20 hours. It is not the duration that matters. It is quality. If you finish the same number of chapters in a shorter period of time, you are the winner.

It is always easy to study the stuff that you already feel comfortable with when you should really be tackling the tougher parts that you aren t so familiar with. Mock tests are a great way to not only test your current knowledge but will help to identify the areas that need more focus.

It is important to revise. If you have already covered your portions, take time out to revise. But don t overdo it. Go slow and don t keep revising the same thing over and over again. If you have revised a chapter ample number of times, take a break and chill out. Don t be afraid of feeling confident.

Take a stroll after long study hours. Go out in the open and take in some fresh air. A walk in a park, by the lakeside, relaxes the mind and body. Take a friend along if you want, but don t talk about exams and don t discuss chapters during this leisurely stroll.

Exercise to beat stress. Include a 30-minute workout into your daily routine. This will help you to concentrate better while studying.

Do not compare your child s performance with other children s achievements- Every parent wants the best for their child. But in wanting the best, parents sometimes end up demanding the impossible from their children. Unrealistically high expectations plus the unnecessary comparison of your child s performance with his/her peers creates an unhealthy situation which can lead to several negative consequences. This adds another dimension to the stress that the child is already feeling about the approaching exams. Comparison and pressure to succeed create a situation which can push your children to seek extreme solutions to deal with their stress. While promoting healthy competition, between siblings or peers, provides positive reinforcement, it must be done without creating pressure on the child.

Published : February 26, 2019 4:30 pm | Updated:February 26, 2019 4:33 pm
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