Tips to manage stress before exams

   Think of passing the exam not failing it. Face the challengeyou are confronting and suppressthe fear of possible failure. There are many ways to improve your studying and reduce the stress before exams.

Rationallyanalyze the situation you are faced with
Take a pen and piece of paper and write down all that is bothering you, everything that stresses you in current situation. Think of the problems that you wrote down and try to find solution for each problem on your list. Then relax a little and go through your problems with your friends, relatives or professors to confront with fear and clear the doubts you have.Wisely face the exams and forget about the possible failure

   Create a study schedule and hold to it

   Get the necessaryliterature for the exam

   Prepare yourselfwell for the examination

   Study with your friends and revise your knowledge

   Try to explain what you have learned to your friends and check if you understood the topic properly. If you are unable to explain what you have learned then clearly you have to study more

   Imagine and overcome your stressors
Try to visuallyimagine things that bother you. In your mind try to putyourselfin the exam room and visualizethe exams, when you „see” the problem you are faced with you become more familiar with it and it becomes less stressing. If you overcome your fear in your mind you can successfullydo it in reality as well.



Try relaxation techniques that might help you reduce exam stress

   Practice slow and constant breathing which will help you to stay calm

   Go for a walk or a short recreation to release the pressure out of your body

   Every day take some time for short exercise and relaxation

   Try to think clearly about your objectives and how will you achieve them

   Sleep well and make sure you rest enough

   And remember the most important thing is to be organized with realistic schedule and to believe in your knowledge and skills. If you succeed in doing this exam stress will be reduced instantly.