How to deal with exam stress?

The term 'exam stress' can be broadly defined as a feeling of anxiety over one's performance in the exams, the results and reaction of parents and friends; all weigh upon students to create exam stress.

Well examination is a form to judge your preparation, so keep aside your fear and before the examination gear yourself well. Prepare the entire important topics well. On the day of the examination avoid last minute mugging and stressing. And you should have a good sleep the previous night.

Some of the important facts for having a relaxed mind during exams are as follows:

·         It’s good to be an organized person, keep all the required things for exams handy like your  admit card, stationery, watch etc. last minute searching for things can stress your mind and further create panic during exam and in return it might be more disastrous.

·         Before you to go to exam always take energy producing food and avoid heavy food as might make you sleepy during exams. Never go in empty stomach as you might end up concentrating more on your hunger than your exam Paper. Fruit, milk, eggs are good source of energy. Strictly no to rice or puri they are really heavy. If possible carry a water bottle with you to exam hall to rehydrate.

·         Before the examination just be relaxed and don’t let your brain stress by feeding more information into it as it’s already worked – up. Be confident to whatever you have learned and try to put a good picture of what you have prepared. A tired mind will do no good, so it’s necessary to go the hall with a refreshed mind. Instead of trying to revise that very last point you forgot to learn, try to recall those topics in your head. Keep an organized and open mind without putting a pressure on yourself to learn that other point. The chances are you will only remember what you learn before exam and panic with other parts.

·         Once you get the question paper in your hand make a quick plan how to invest time in each question and mark the questions which you know the best  and attempt them first , in this manner you will appreciate yourself  for remembering the solutions and answer and your brain will work better. Never curse yourself if you forgot or didn’t study something which you thought of studying, as thinking of it would just waste your time and would be fruitful if concentrate on the present situation.

·         It is very important to check your answers again in the end. Devote your last 15 minutes to review your answers and in this process you might come across with careless mistakes and make the required corrections accordingly.

·         Avoid discussing on how your friends have written, as knowing how your friend did would add more worries.you are losing your time and peace of mind trying to know what others did or spending energy on worrying which is already past. Concentrate on how you will face your next exam or how you are going to spend your time efficiently.

All the best!

23 Things Every Teen Should Do for a Happy, Healthy Life

1. Realize that you control what goes into your body.
2. Realize that it's never too late to start adopting healthy habits. You get a do‑over.
3. Walk ten thousand steps a day (about five miles).
4. Have one buddy who shares your ideals about living a healthy lifestyle and who you're comfortable talking with about healthy habits.
5. Avoid known toxins such as tobacco, bisphenol A (BPA) in plastics, and toxins found in dry cleaning and some cosmetic products.
6. Regularly avoid the major categories of unhealthy foods: saturated fats, trans fats, added sugar, added syrup, non–100 percent whole grains.
7. Eat cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, watercress, and arugula three times a week.
8. Take a multivitamin every day and get your recommended daily amount of calcium through food or supplements as well as vitamin D and omega-3 fats.
9. Floss and brush your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day.
10. Have your waist size equal less than half your height (in inches).
11. Sleep seven and a half to eight hours a night (in greater than ninety-minute blocks).
12. Do some kind of exercise nearly every day, including some form of resistance exercise and cardiovascular exercise.
13. Do one small (or big) form of stress management every day. Have your vaccinations against major diseases up to date.
14. Commit to not texting and driving.
15. Have a passion. And do it as often as you can! Safely.
16. Protect your ears from noise louder than a lawn mower (including keeping your personal device on less than 70 percent of max when using earphones).
17. Keep your phone and other devices out of your hands (and away from your eyes) while driving (or walking, if you're in urban areas).
18. Find a mentor.
19. Practice smart internet safety, knowing that what you write or post can be saved forever, and be smart about who you communicate with.
20. Eliminate processed foods from your diet and substitute 100 percent whole wheat flour for white flour where you can.
21. Eat five servings of fruits and veggies per day.
22. Eat fruit but skip the juice unless you are specifically trying to gain weight.
23. Wear a helmet when cycling, biking and wear a seat belt whenever you're in a car.