The so called ‘dull student’ became an achiever; some of his inventions are the light-bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera, which were brilliant creations that have made a big influence in our everyday lives. Through love, patience and belief in her son, Nancy Edison transformed Edison into a Genius from a ‘dull’ student. This is just a small example to hep you understand the potential you have in you.
But then, come EXAM TIME and students start getting anxious and spend sleepless nights worrying about the coming exams. Exams may be anxiety provoking for some people. Students may worry about an exam for days before it is to take place and/or during the exam, when tackling the examination they may experience negative thoughts and unpleasant physical symptoms which prevent them from performing to the best of their ability.
You are not the only one who is facing the examinations.
Generations have appeared in the past for examinations and generations will be appearing in the future too. The fact is one cannot do away with it nor can the students run away from the examinations. Many students are able to learn and integrate information well, yet when it comes to being tested in an exam, they suffer from 'exam stress' and do not perform to the best of their potential.
Students, Just Relax! There is no need to worry…. It is wise to remember that exams are not here as a punishment. Instead, they are a good way of testing to see how much information you have learned.
The exam blues are normal. Just follow these simple tips to overcome the exam fever.
•Don’t get over anxious: It never helps. Think of all the exams you have faced so far and how you have overcome your fears. Think positive.
•Talk over your anxieties to your parents & friends and get it out of your chest periodically. At the
same time, talk about the subjects you are good in and the chapters you are well prepared in.
•Gain confidence in subjects you know best: by completing the revision and writing notes, especially to a friend or answering by mock tests. Make brief points to refer just before the exams.
•Fix a time and place: Make sure that your study has no disturbance. Move away from that place when you need to take breaks. Take them frequently by structuring your time schedule. Every time you feel fresh, study the difficult or boring subjects first for a few minutes and then move on to easy ones.
•Exercise and recreation: are as important as studies and they help you concentrate better. Don’t reduce your sleep drastically. Your body needs it.
•Avoid repetitive reading: If you are unable to remember, break up the chapter into points and sub points and try and remember each sub point.
•Do mock tests: periodically,
especially in difficult subjects. Rest, eat good food and freshen up: especially on the morning of your exam. It is a better way to face them than last minute cramming.
•Get a goodnight’s rest before the exam. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. But what caused examination fear. The basic understanding of the reasons can help you cope up with it an overcome it successfully. The examination fear may be due to -
•Personal Experiences
•Fear of failure
•Fear of being judged by the significant people
•Expectations from self, Parents, teachers
•Peer Pressure
•Naturally nervous, anxious and worried
•Not prepared thoroughly
•Poor skills and study habits
ALWAYS REMEMBER: ?
• Encourage yourself for every effort you have made to better your grades.
• Have faith & believe in yourself
that you can achieve whatever you set your mind on.
• Do not be discouraged by failure, immediately start working on your weak areas
• Have a positive attitude towards your goal & be responsible for whatever you undertake.
• We become what our attitudes are. So change your attitude.
• On the day of the exam: Relax, Remember God is in charge… Reduce stress, sleep well, eat well and go early. Do discuss with your friends what you have prepared and what you have not. Have confidence, you will do well. Believe in yourself.
Sheeba Shamsudeen
BA Journalism, Psychology &
English
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