domingo, 22 de agosto de 2010

HOW TO COMBAT STRESS IN THE LEAD-UP TO EXAMS?

It is an inescapable fact that college students, with no exception, have been, at least once, under extreme levels of stress in the lead-up to exams. Generally, as they are so worried about their test, they don´t want to take a break to get enought rest, put feet up and chill out. Have you ever thought of what can be done to keep stress at bay in exam situations?

By thinking positively rom the very beginning, you will have enormous advantages; you feel confident, you won´t be scared and you will have a high self-steem. If you really want to be prepared for the test, avoid taking pills and swotting the night before. Instead, try some physical activity on the eve of the exam, like swimming or going for a run.

There is another crucial moment in which students have to cope with stress: during the exam. When you are doing the test aslways remember to sit properly because if you curl up, you will only be generating further tension. Another tip you should pay attention to is your way of breathing. Remember to do so slowly and deeply so as to keep calm.

All these different activities will be of great assistance for students to ease tension. When the time comes, the worst you can do is to get stressed. Give yourself some minutes to lie down in bed and relax. If that will make information stay fresh in your mind, isn´t it worthwhile?

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