Exams are synonymous with stress and anxiety for many of you. As the exams draw nearer, the stress levels build up, to the extent that all the year-long hard work goes in vain. We understand your problem. To help you retain all you have studied, and brace your exams with confidence, we bring you these tips.<\/p>\n
Prepare from well organised notes<\/b><\/p>\n
Just before the exam you are pressed for time; you need to revise a lot and all subjects. Going back to all through the year you have studied a lot\u2014textbooks, teachers\u2019 notes, reference books, online study materials, etc. is practically impossible. Instead fall back on the personal notes you prepare while studying a particular lesson. While revising further break down the content of these notes by preparing flash cards, listicles, flowcharts, diagrams, etc. Visual aids can be really useful.<\/p>\n
Take breaks between studies<\/b><\/p>\n
Make sure that short breaks feature in the schedule you have prepared for your studies. Human attention span is very short\u2014ideally held at 20 minutes. So if you stretch your study hours too long, it is possible that you are not doing effective learning and might fail to recall them later. Take breaks, recharge your energies and get back with renewed confidence. If the work is not going too well and you have difficulties in concentrating, you may need a long break and go back to it later.<\/p>\n
Go for a stroll<\/b><\/p>\n
Utilise your study-breaks constructively. Go for a stroll, exercise, listen to music, chat with your parents or friends. In short take studies off your mind but indulge in something which will refresh your mind and help you go back to studies with a keener attention. For instance, you should not take up an exercise which will drain you of your energy; a brisk walk should suffice. Meditation can be a very helpful way of boosting your memory.<\/p>\n
Eat small, frequent meals<\/b><\/p>\n
Don\u2019t get so lost in studies that skip your meals altogether. Eat small frequent meals that will give your brain the energy to function effectively. Food also makes one feel happy. So at times also give in to your cravings. But avoid a large meal as that might induce lethargy and prove counter-productive.<\/p>\n
Sleep well<\/b><\/p>\n
Studying all-through the night without sleeping\u2014or sleeping for just a couple of hours\u2014will not do you any good. A good night\u2019s sleep relaxes the brain, helping it to function faster and better. So make sure you allow your mind and body to rest by giving yourself the luxury of peaceful sleep. Research says that lack of Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep\u2014the last stage of sleep\u2014results in slower cognitive and social processing, problems with memory, and difficulty concentrating.<\/p>\n
Achieving success in exams will be an easy affair if you keep these tips in mind. After all, all we want is you to come out with flying colours.<\/p>\n
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