In India, most of the students and their families feel anxious during the exam time. It is very common to see exam anxiety in almost any student who is about to take an exam. However, exam anxiety might have a detrimental impact on any student’s performance.
Every year, there's an estimated 20-50% rise in students seeking treatment for study-related mental health difficulties. The major situations can be seen in students who would be taking board exams. Exam anxiety hinders the performance. Here are few simple tips which can be followed to overcome this issue.
Talk to someone
It is always better to talk to someone about the difficulties and to seek assistance. As believed by experts, talking has helped in saving lives of people in even the most extreme instances. Talk about your difficulties to friends, family, or your personal instructor. Also, feel free to seek expert advice and assistance from professionals for the best solutions.
Maintain a Regular Routine
Maintaining a regular routine including proper diet, sleeping patterns, exercise routines have shown positive impacts on the overall well-being of people. Make sure to sleep for around 8 to 9 hours every night, adequate slow-release carbohydrates, less coffee and more water, and at least half an hour of exercise per day for your body to work optimally.
Feel your Breaths
Every day, for few minutes practice mindfulness methods, which includes breathing exercises. Breathing exercises help to quiet the body’s stress reaction and restore the mind's focus in the present situation. It will give you more time to objectively work through the fears. You will also be able to deal with a significant number of tests and start more productive revision.