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Overcoming examination stress
DR. VIVEK SHARMA
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Gearing up for the exams can be an uphill task. Is there a ’perfect’ way to go about it?
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Some of the symptoms of stress are Stomach disorders Headaches, Mild Fever Loss of Appetite Insomnia, Depression Sweating, Breathing difficulty, Panic attacks and Memory losses
PHOTO: R.V. MOORTHY
Tense memoments: Time of reckoning.
With exams round the corner, there is surely a lot to study and also a lot of stress. There is nothing worse than, after all the study, you walk into the exam hall and your mind goes blank, your nerves get the better of you and your brain simply stops working.
Overcome stress
Being too anxious, concerned or worried is not conducive to exams and undue anxiety is counter productive.
A well planned schedule and a steady routine aided by a calm mind, provide the best backdrop for effective preparation for exams.
During the study holidays, a time table has to be drawn up. This self-drawn time table should be religiously observed. A student who is truthful to his/her own time table will be successful.
In most cases, combined studies end up as chat sessions. However there is no harm in seeking clarifications from friends or teachers when the need arises.
Take a 10 minute break every couple of hours and go for a walk to clear your mind for the next session.
A very important part of examination preparation is your diet. Food high in fibre content, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and lot of milk keep you alert and energised. Chocolates and chips and other high sugar, high fat food tend to make you feel sluggish.
Indulge in hobbies or a certain amount of television or games. When you do something that makes you happy, you will do that thing well.
We need to have the determination to succeed against all odds and a desire to perform well. There is no shortcut to success but hard work.
The writer is a Jaipur-based consultant paediatrician.
Email: drvivek_sharma@rediffmail.com
Website : www.slowlearner.co.in
Some Do’s and Don’ts
Study according to syllabus.
Confirm date, time and venue of exams.
Arrange a watch, pens, pencil, eraser instruments, calculator etc. on the previous day.
Revise the lessons using summaries, points and mnemonics.
Reach the examination hall half an hour before the scheduled commencement.
Enter the examination hall with confidence.
Avoid using knives or sharp instruments and participating in games that could cause physical injury prior to exams.
Avoid quarrels, fights and arguments that may create stress.
Avoid too much discussion
Do not cut short your sleep time.
Before entering the hall, make sure you do not have any paper with you that may contain lesson notes.
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