Tips to Overcome Exam Fever

Come EXAM TIME and students start getting anxioustime, talk about the subjects you are good in and the
and spend sleepless nights worrying about the comingchapters you are well prepared in.
exams. Exams may be anxiety provoking for someGain confidence in subjects you know best: by
people. Students may worry about an exam for dayscompleting the revision and writing notes, especially to
before it is to take place and/or during the exam,a family member or answering mock tests. Make brief
when tackling the examination they may experiencepoints to refer just before the exams.
negative thoughts and unpleasant physical symptomsFix time and place: Make sure that your study has no
which prevent them from performing to the best ofdisturbance. Move away from that place when you
their ability.need to take breaks. Take them frequently by
Students, Just Relax ! Need not Worry.... It is wise tostructuring your time schedule. Every time you feel
remember that exams are not here as punishment.fresh, study the difficult or boring subjects first for a
Instead, they are a good way of testing to see howfew minutes and then move on to easy ones.
much information you have learned.Exercise and recreation: are as important as studies
Examinations test a student's knowledge andand they help you concentrate better. Don't reduce
understanding of a particular subject. They bringyour sleep drastically. Your body needs it.
questions from an entire module together in aAvoid repetitive reading: If you are unable to
challenging environment.remember, break up the chapter into points and sub
Whether you are taking the Board Exams orpoints and try and remember each sub point.
forthcoming Medical Entrance Test or appearing forDo mock tests: periodically, especially in difficult
any other Entrance Exam, Don't you worry. Just followsubjects.Rest, eat good food and freshen up:
these simple tips to overcome Exam fever.especially on the morning of your exam. It is a better
Don't get over anxious: It never helps. Think of all theway to face them than last minute cramming.
exams you have faced so far and how you haveOn the day of the exam: Relax, Remember God is
overcome your fears. Visualise the worst that canIncharge....Reduce stress, sleep well, eat well and go
happen and then think positive.early. Do discuss with your friends what you have
Talk over your anxieties to your parents, friends etcprepared and what you have not.
and get it out of your chest periodically. At the sameHave confidence, you will do well. Believe in yourself.