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Techie Taffy

PAROMITA PAIN


March isn't everyone's favourite month what with exams and all the stress and worrying. Techie was composing a sermon on stuff like how regular study helps deal with exams better and so on when suddenly he saw some lovely stuff on the net regarding how to deal with the monster called `stress'. It is important to recognise the symptoms and the way it works.

Visit the http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/education/exams/control.shtml site for some practical tips on how to work your way aound the fear that is natural during this time. The advice is friendly, sensible and not preachy at all. Techie liked the `Start relaxing NOW' stuff the best. While on the page visit the http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/health/healthy_body/better_body2.shtml site for some great ideas to make the most of your time and sleep better while you are at it too. If you have the time visit the BBC homepage at http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/

Why is stress so dangerous? For one, it can affect overall performance. As the http://www.ntu.ac.uk/sss/self_help/14110gp.html says, "Too much stress can spoil our performance, but we all need a certain amount of adrenalin in our bodies to take on the challenges ahead." How much is too much? Read on to find out. Effective studying tips so help, no matter how boring it may sound. Visit the http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=1342 page and check out the list of effective studying tips. The "Manage Expectations" aspect is fun and sensible. Give it a read.

Exam stress — and how to beat it can be downloaded at the http://www.childline.org.uk/Examstress.asp and shred at school. The tips are simple and easy to understand and follow. If you still need to prepare some papers and draw up a schedule visit the http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/communities/onionstreet/skills/ home page that has good revision skill tips.

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