When it comes to preparing for exams, be it 10th Board or 12th Board, NTSE, Olympiad, KVPY, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NEET, BITSAT. GUJCET or any other engineering and medicine entrance exams, students invariably end up taking a lot of stress. The pressure to complete the syllabus in time, being able to remember everything during the exams, scoring good marks and coming out on the top in competitive exams, all these factors are responsible for the stress that the students face. The students also have to face the pressure of the elders, parents and teachers who have high expectations of them. There are some simple ways in which a students can get rid of this stress.
Time Management
Time management is a very effective way of combating stress as it helps keep you ahead of times. Keeping to the schedule gives you the confidence that you will be able to complete the syllabus in time. Your schedule should be such that it is not too strenuous nor too light. You should be able to cover the topics scheduled for the day and not even have too much time left in hand.
Get proper sleep
Preparing for Board or entrance exams is a long-term process. It is not advisable to pull all-nighters as it will gradually affect your health. You might be able to pull on for a couple of days, maybe even four, but finally, the human body will need its rest. Comprising on sleep will affect your health adversely in the long run.
Indulge in physical exercise
Studying for an exam is a sedentary task. Constantly sitting in one place can also lead to stress. It is important to indulge in some physical activity every day. It has a very positive effect on the health of an individual. It reduces the levels of stress to a great extent. Physical exercise is not only good for the body but also the mind. It does wonders for your concentration levels.
Try different techniques of studying
Most of the times, studying becomes very monotonous for students. Instead of just sitting with a textbook all the time, students need to look for innovative and different ways of study. At times, you may go in for group studies, at times studying through the videos uploaded by your teachers and so on. This will help maintain your interest in studies and avoid boredom.
You are your own competition
Do not compare yourself with others. Every individual is unique with a unique set of abilities. Rather than comparing your performance with that of the other students, try to better your own previous performance. Set a goal for yourself according to your calibre and go ahead and achieve it. Do not judge yourself on the basis of what the others have achieved.
Meditate
Meditation has a lot of benefits for students. It not only helps calm the mind but also aids in increasing the concentration levels. It is very helpful in reducing the stress and anxiety that one faces while preparing for exams. You can take the help of some soft meditation music available online or simply go in for reverse counting. Just keeping a blank mind with closed eyes will also work for you.
Following these simple tips given in this blog will help you achieve your goal. Instead of allowing stress to rule over your mind, use it as a positive reinforcer to push you towards your goal (10th Board or 12th Board, NTSE, Olympiad, KVPY, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NEET, BITSAT. GUJCET or any other engineering and medicine entrance exams).
Happy Learning !!!
All the Best !!!
