I hate tests, quizzes, and mid-terms, and, worst of all, final exams. For years, they made me so miserable, then I learned how to eliminate stress before and during an exam. If you have a big test or exam coming up, here are the things I do to help calm my nerves so I can focus on getting an A!
1. Avoid caffeine.
You might think coffee or Red Bull will keep you awake and alert so you can study, but it will only make your jittery and unable to concentrate. Skip the caffeine and drink water instead.
2. Get plenty of sleep.
Don’t stay up late the night before the exam trying to study, or worse, partying with your friends. Your brain needs sleep and rest before the big day, and feeling tired will only make you more stressed.
3. Exercise.
If you have time, exercise a little before the exam to get your blood flowing and to get rid of any pre-exam jitters you might have.
4. Try yoga.
If you don’t have time to exercise, or you don’t want to, then try some yoga or stretching to help calm you and focus your attention.
5. Watch your breathing.
If you are starting to feel stressed during the exam, close your eyes and focus on your breathing for a few moments. Breathe in deeply through your nose, then blow it out slowly through your mouth. Slow down, and repeat a few times. You’ll feel better, less stressed, and ready to continue.
I have a chemistry exam on Monday! THANK YOU for the tips! perfect timing~
everyone wish me luck ; ;
Good luck Amy!!! I actually kinda liked Chem back i school. Hated Physics though. Boo.
It’s so much more relaxing to read this article when you know that you don’t have to pass any exams anymore and you finished with university :)
Hahaha Tavia,
You lucky girl. :D
lol Tavia, I agree :D
I’ve needed to read this king od article when I was so stressed with my exams, but now they are passed!
Good points tough! These can be used even for example a work interview.. :)
You are right, Xannyyy, these tips are great for a job interview as well. When I was in school, I always found it helpful not to bring notes at the day of the test. This way, I will not cram or anything like that. I’m sure my classmates found me too arrogant but it worked for me. Haha
Meream me tooo!
The last thing I needed was to go again on my notes. I would have panicked and for sure made a mess. Before exams i loved to stay relax as possible. Than give my self for the hour :)
Xannyyy and Meream,
I was the opposite of you guys. I needed to go through my notes right before the exam. As if I could magically grasp last min information :D :D
ThaNX a Ton!
Hey MaJ,
Glad we could help! Good luck with all your exams :)
Sheila,
Are you still in school love?
Xannyy,
Nah I’m not in school. But I had to give a coupe of exams recently. Converting my American pilot license into an India one :)
Sheila, you’re a licensed pilot? Oh wow, you are one super girl, aren’t ya? :D
Sheila,
Wow you’re a pilot love?
I have to agree with Meream, You’re such a great girl!! :)
Aww you guys! *blushes*
Well I’m a non working pilot but I do have an American commercial pilots license. I went to flight school in Texas in 2007. Came back to India in 2008. And I’ve been studying for all these conversion exams since then. I’m finally done though! Yaay! :)
Sheila, yay congratulations! Did these tips help? hehe. I will have to express my admiration again. Girls who fly are hot, you know :D
*still blushing* :D
Well I’m already done with my exams now but I’ll remember these tips for future reference.
Sheila,
Good luck with your Career than love. And if you ever come to Malta, see to it that you take me for a ride :) :P
Hi Xannyyy,
I would love to! Hope you’re not afraid of flying…
Sheila,
No love I’m not. And even if I would have some last minute panik I would know I would be ok up there with you :)
Aww Xannyyy,
I hope when I finally fly a passenger plane, all my passengers can trust me as much as you do! :)
Sheila,
They will love dont worry.
And if they don’t they will learn once they tried your service :D
Sheila,
Anytime you want love :)
I’ll do my best!!
Lol. Thanks Xannyyy. I’m making you my PR rep. :D