Exam stress is a common experience for many students that can cause difficulty thinking clearly and focusing during exams and revision. Regardless of how much preparation students do for their exams, stressing about what's going to be on the test and worrying about grades can affect even the most prepared students.
Some stress about exams is normal and healthy - it often motivates us to get going with revision in the first place! However when students start to experience headaches, nausea, panic attacks and drowsiness, action needs to be taken to calm these symptoms of anxiety before it starts to impact their wellbeing and exam performance.
Surprisingly, the origins of these symptoms of anxiety don't always lie in our thoughts. Inadequate sleep, poor nutrition, overusing caffeine and energy drinks, insufficient exercise, and poor time management can all contribute to symptoms of anxiety in students.
Here are Modern Tuition's top tips for managing exam stress:
1. Get adequate sleep
2. Eat well - don't consume too many caffeine-rich products as these spike energy levels
3. Exercise regularly, particularly through aerobic exercise
4. Build a wellness plan to feel in control of your wellbeing
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