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.
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