1. Remain calm, cool and
composed: Any
test or examination is just a small event in your life. So, it is expected that
you participate in that event to the best of your ability and preparation
remaining calm, cool and composed. Whatever you could not finish in your
course, forget about that for the moment and focus on what you have already
read by repeated revision. Don't panic. Take small breaks between two study
sessions to relax and refresh your mind.
2. Think and act positive: It is all knowing that if there is
a problem in life, there is also a solution for that. So, always try to be in a
positive state of mind to find the solution. Have a routine keeping in view the
tasks in hand and the priority they deserve. Now move ahead with "I can
and I will" mind-set. Productivity will improve fast and stress goes away.
Yes, don’t hesitate to consult your parents, elders and teachers, if the
solution of any problem seems very difficult for any reason.
3. Believe in yourself and
improve: As
swami Vivekananda says, "All power is within you. You can do anything and
everything. Believe in that." So, be confident to put your mind and soul
to perform well to improve upon your previous results. Avoid comparing and
competing with anybody in your class. As such, it is better not to call your
friends to know what they are reading now. On the contrary, switch off your
mobile phone or at least keep it on silent mode. Keep yourself away from social
media engagements. It's time to manage your time very well by concentrating only
on the preparation.
4. Mind Management: Try to manage your mind to ward off
confusion and negativity of any kind. Close your eyes and think about the life
and works of great people for 2-3 minutes. You will feel good and motivated.
Your stress will melt away. Practice this small mind management technique at
least 2-3 times a day. Yoga
and meditation can also play an important role in this respect besides lowering
the stress level and improving overall state of health and happiness. Try to
practice it regularly even for 15-20 minutes, preferably in morning
hours.
5. Physical Fitness: Physical fitness is equally
important at this time. Getting indisposed can disturb your routine
and action plan. Health experts recommend physical exercise of
20-30 minutes a day for secretion of feel good and feel happy hormones besides
ensuring better blood circulation, activation of cells and flexibility of
muscles. All these cumulatively contribute towards lowering stress level and
improving physical fitness.
6. Remain Hydrated and eat
healthy: Whenever
you feel stressed or down, sip some water slowly. Healthy eating is equally
necessary. Avoid junk food and aerated drinks. By following this prescription,
you can ensure that your body organs function well to keep you
healthy, energetic and happy.
7. Take de-stressing foods: Food items like banana, chocolate,
dry fruits, lemon or green tea, vegetable soup etc. are well-known for their
de-stressing qualities. These items otherwise too are very good for your
physical and mental health. So, enjoy these items and remain stress free.
8. Listen to music: Music is a very effective tool to calm down and de-stress your mind. It is known to have a very soothing effect. Hence, enjoy listening to music of your choice, whenever you feel stressed.
9. Sleep well: Actually, sleep deprivation can put
the body into a state of high alert as production of stress hormones goes up
which may lead to many health complications. In any case, it is always better
to sleep well for 7-8 hours in the night as it calms the brain and facilitates
the normal hormone secretion which helps in mitigating stress level
significantly.
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