Dealing with exam stress ... by
a-rubra
on 2013-05-09 19:48:00 UTC
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I just finished up with finals last week and they were a nightmare. For me, taking breaks to just chat or go out and eat a quick meal actually helped a lot. Switching between subjects whenever I felt too stressed over one exam was also pretty useful.
I'm not sure I'm the best person to give advice on handling stress though, I ended up pulling several all-nighters because I was too stressed to sleep xD
Stress by
Time Engineer
on 2013-05-08 16:00:00 UTC
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I haven't found any easy ways to completely get rid of stress, but one thing that works to some extend is to have a cup of hot milk with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and honey before bed. It will help calm your stomach, lull you into a sleepy state of mind, and help you to get a restful night.
There is nothing worse than being kept up all night before a big exam.
Well... by
Desdendelle
on 2013-05-07 21:22:00 UTC
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It's very subjective, but I find that taking breaks, taking walks, drinking tea and listening to music I like helps with stress in general.
I've got a few. by
SeaTurtle
on 2013-05-07 20:03:00 UTC
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Mostly time management n'stuff.
I usually go for one-hour study blocs separated up by fifteen-minute "recesses." In those fifteen minutes, take some time to eat a snack, drink some water, go for a walk and maybe browse YouTube for a fluffy kitten video.
Avoid doing super-intense solo four-hour cramming sessions (they don't work, trust me). Try to find yourself a study group if possible.
I listen to music when I study, but I tend to stay away from stuff with lyrics; they get somewhat distracting after a while.
Do everything on paper. The internet is a very shiny distraction.
If you have a calculus exam, attempt to summon the ghost of Sir Isaac Newton to guide your hand. Oh, and flash cards help too.