Tips And Techniques For Surviving Exam Stress

If people are putting unhelpful pressure on you, talk to them about how it’s making you feel because they might not realise that this pressure may actually be unhelpful.

When you feel stressed, make sure you look after yourself, taking good breaks when you can to have fun and to be physically active.

Eat a healthy diet, with plenty of fruit and vegetables, and have a good sleep pattern – this will help your body to feel refreshed and energised.

Set targets that you are confident you will reach, so that you will be pleased with the result. Your teacher can help you do this.

Don’t leave revision to the last minute or try and cram it in the night before the exam – working that way is never going to be productive.

Energy drinks are not the answer! They will have a negative impact on your performance, stress levels and behaviour.

Keep well hydrated by drinking lots of water or sugar free juice.

If you’re distracted by your phone, turn it off or leave it in another room while you work. You can check it as a reward in your break times.

Leave your bed for sleeping and relaxing- you don’t want to associate it with revising!

But do work somewhere that is comfortable and quiet for you.

Your brain won’t be able to recall information it doesn’t understand, so speak to your teacher or your friends if you need clarification around a topic you’re revising.

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