EXAM PREPARATIONS


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Here are some exam strategies that might be useful for your preparation:

- Get enough sleep: Your mind has been working hard since you started studying. Getting some good night's sleep will help your mind stay focused during the exams. (UBC, 2020).

-Eat and drink healthily: Avoid sugar and caffeine, as they can affect your brain function and mood. Choose foods and drinks that nourish your body and mind. (UBC, 2020).

- Review and summarize your notes: Go over all the notes you have taken and make summaries of the main points. This will help you consolidate your learning and identify any gaps in your knowledge. (UBC, 2020).

-Exercise regularly: Physical activity can reduce stress and improve your mental and physical well-being. Go for a run or a walk, or do some jumping jacks at home. (Healthline, 2022).

Strategies to manage exam anxiety:

The first step to manage exam anxiety is to identify the cause of your anxiety. Often, the cause of anxiety is the fear of failure or the uncertainty of the exam questions.

Here are three things that can help you cope with exam anxiety:

-Breathe deeply: Breathing exercises can calm your nervous system and lower your heart rate and blood pressure. Try inhaling for four seconds, holding for four seconds, and exhaling for four seconds. Repeat this several times until you feel more relaxed. (Healthline, 2022).

-Think positively: Negative thoughts can increase your anxiety and undermine your confidence. Replace them with positive affirmations, such as "I can do this", "I have prepared well", or "I will do my best". (wikiHow, 2022).

-Seek support: Talking to someone you trust, such as a friend, a family member, or a counselor, can help you vent your feelings and get some encouragement. You can also join a study group or a peer support program to share your experiences and tips with other students. (USAHS, 2022).

Anxiety cannot be completely be eliminated, but can be managed or controlled. pexels.com-photo.

Knowing the source of your anxiety can help you control it. Study hard and review all the notes you have taken. (Banks, 2020).

Don’t worry too much about the questions that will come up. Create a calm environment and distract yourself with something you enjoy, such as studying. (Banks, 2020).

Face the exam with confidence and a clear plan. Students often feel anxious during exam week, but having a clear plan can help you prepare well and take in the information. (Banks, 2020).

                       References

Bank, M. (2020, August 29). Strategies for dealing with exam nerves [Video]. YouTube1

UBC. (2020, August 29). Exam strategies study skills [Video]. YouTube2


Healthline. (2022, January 6). How to overcome test anxiety: 8 tips to try. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-overcome-test-anxiety.

UBC. (2020, December 7). Exam preparation: Strategies for reducing exam anxiety. Retrieved from https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/branches-depts/slc/learning/exam-anxiety/reducing-exam-anxiety.

USAHS. (2022, January 4). How to overcome test anxiety: 10 tips. Retrieved from https://www.usa.edu/blog/how-to-overcome-test-anxiety/.

wikiHow. (2022, January 5). How to deal with exam anxiety (with pictures). Retrieved from https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Exam-Anxiety.


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