The 5 "A's" for managing exam stress
1. Acknowledge the stress and strain because everyone faces it. In everyday life, stress manifests as mental or physical tension, which you would rather not have, recognize stress as inevitable.
2. Appreciating what causes your stress. Then, instead of blaming yourself or failing of cope; you end up pinpointing the real problem and tackling that.
3. Alleviating the pressures is all about resorting to simple stress-busting techniques. Perhaps you have a calming visual to look at when you need a mental escape from your surroundings. Or you may relax your muscle before you go to sleep.
4. Altering your lifestyle is the next step towards Exam Stress. Once you've seen the benefits of relaxation, it will encourage you to develop more permanent ways of reducing stress. If stress continues to be persistent, either you haven't tried the major stress alleviating formulae or alternately your haven't kept them up long enough to deliver the needed result.
5. Avoiding last step is the toughest but also the most beneficial. You have to start avoiding stress building habits and burnouts. Find a minimum of 20 minutes daily practicing stress releasing exercises (will discuss later), make an effort to maintaining a normal weight, eat regular balanced meals and get adequate sleep.
Topic for tomorrow: Most frequently asked questions about exam
Topic for tomorrow: Most frequently asked questions about exam
