Exam Phobia

Exam Phobia

“EXAM Phobia is nothing but irrational thinking. Exams are always stressful.  Sometimes it is far beyond our expectations and preparation; what is coming in exam & what is not. Many negative thought processes enters our head when exams enter in our life. We become nervous, tensed & unhealthy because of such environments and conditions. We face many problems in preparing for exams, physical and cognitive problems like memory failure during exam; fast heartbeat, vomiting, stomach ache, etc are the symptoms which body feels when we face examinations. Phobia has no place in student’s life who have self confidence and belief in self and God.  We have to combat tactfully and with a sense of balance in all aspects of life. So what are you afraid of? Develop a positive attitude and thinking to face any exam phobia.

Positive Notes:

·                     The quickest way to do many things is to do one thing at a time.

·                     “The plus symbol is made with 2 minus symbols!"

Attitude upgrading:

·                     Plan to reward yourself for your hard work

Techniques to Challenge

·                     Work out a time table

·                     Concentrate on difficult subjects but do Math and Language regularly

·                     Leave time for revision

·                     Take ample breaks in between

·                     Eat right, exercise and be happy

·                     Prioritize and manage your time

·                     Don’t hesitate I asking help

·                     Avoid talking to friends who get stressed very easily

·                     Write down everything you feel like you need to do

·                     Watch a film, a TV show, play cricket or listen to some music that makes you feel good.

·                     Take a warm water shower or a bath can help relieve stress.

On the big day

·                     Don’t study all night before exam

·                     Start early to reach before time

·                     Arrange all your equipment in advance.

·                     Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused.

·                     Don’t wind each other up with ideas of what might or might not come up in the exam.

Final Tips:

ü     Be positive about your approach towards study

ü     Prepare a smart schedule and follow

ü     Conscious of the blue print of the question paper-number of questions, types of questions, nature of questions and marks allotment.

ü     Have positive attitude ‘I can’ and ‘I will’.

ü     Start learning, build confidence, and destroy fear.

ü     Eat Fresh and Warm Food and Drink Fresh  and Lukewarm Water

ü     Listen to Relaxing Music and Practice Relaxation Techniques