Beat Exam Stress with these Proven Tips
It’s almost December, which not
only brings the hectic holiday season, but it also means that you're nearing
the end of your first term and exam season will be around the corner in
January. If you feel like the exam rush is more stressful than the holiday
rush, you're not alone. Study halls, dorm rooms, libraries, and student lounges
will soon be full of people studying, and all of this hubbub can make it
difficult to stay on track and find a time or place to study in peace. Check
out the following tips and learn some proven ways to prepare for your exams
while keeping your stress levels to a minimum.
Get
Organized and Stay Organized
During exams, organization is
the key to your success. Being or staying organized starts with effective time
management. Effective time management includes scheduling your study sessions
and writing down important deadlines and test dates, but it also means
budgeting some time for fun and relaxation. Set milestones to help you stay on track
and motivated.
Organization also includes
smart, effective note-taking, such as writing down definitions and important
facts on notecards or using different notebooks for each course. Finally, stay
organized by making sure your study space is clean and clutter-free. A
clutter-free environment makes it easier to avoid distraction.
Join
a Study Group
For some people, studying in a
group can actually increase their concentration and make the entire study
process easier and faster. In a group, you can share notes, concerns, and
solutions to problems. Having study partners can also help with concentration
and procrastination issues. Plus, if you're living in off-campus
Fanshawe College student housing,
like R1, organizing a study group will be easy because there are plenty of
places where study groups can meet.
Take
Care of Yourself
Exam-time can be stressful, and
many students get stuck in a cycle of studying, working on assignments, and
writing exams without a break. This cycle can make it easy for you to neglect
yourself. What most students don’t realize is that health and wellbeing can
play a major role in academic performance; you’ll need plenty of energy to
perform at your best! To get this energy, you should eat healthy meals and
snacks on a consistent basis, exercise, sleep seven to nine hours a night, and
take breaks or do something fun when you need to. All of these activities will
keep your mind sharp and your body fueled.
Reward
Your Achievements
The end of the semester can be
so stressful that completing your exams is truly an achievement - and
achievements should be rewarded! Don’t be afraid to treat yourself after your
exams and assignments are done. Make plans with friends for a nice dinner out,
buy tickets to a concert or movie you want to see, or plan a night out bowling.
Now is a great time to start
thinking about your upcoming exams. Get your mind in the game and put your best
foot forward. You'll be happy that you did!
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