Hacks to reduce exam worries
Exams are a time when the demand for student academic performance is at an all-time high.
There are many ways to combat the stressors – quick hacks to relieve unnecessary tension. With the semester coming to an end, the strategies given are affordable ways to see the scenario in a whole new light. The following hacks are taken from popular social media sites, as well as creative ideas used by previous students.
DIY stress balls
This simple-yet-affordable hack has been used in workshops and classrooms. The ball is made from a balloon and flour. You can search for latex-free balloons, however, avoid using plastic bags or other substitutes that may not have the same desired feel. You can also use a trial-and-error method when using other materials to fill the balloon. You can take one ballon and using a funnel, put the flour in the balloon and tie off the end. You take the stress ball and squish the ball using your hands.
Bath soak for the night before
Using a tablespoon or more of epsom salts, alone, or in combination with quality essential oils, mix them into your bath water. They have been known to have healing properties and have a variety of uses. You can also use a small tub available at local dollar stores to create a foot soak in which contains either essential oils or food colouring. Food colouring may stain depending on concentration or colour. Depending on usage, epsom salts are available in bulk or packaged quantities.
Group study sessions
Students have found studying in groups to be helpful, and the process still hold a social aspect. Two days before your exam, hold a study session in which you and a few friends from the same class combine notes to create a cheat-sheet from all previous course material. Stuff that might be on the exam can come from: labs, notes, videos, and other material covered in the course. . Students have used novel strategies to condense course material to apply it to their memory. Don’t be afraid to get silly. You could explain a theory in a rap-battle style, or play jeopardy while doing celebrity interpretations. It has been proven that novel experiences help retain memory. Imagine the possibilities in adding an appropriate, novel touch to your studying experience.
Exam ritual
The night before your exam refrain from alcohol, caffeine, and smoking, as it may affect your sleeping for the exam the next day. Health studies have shown that these things affect sleeping patterns. Try to keep negativity at a low. Hearing bad news the night before an exam may trigger some anxiety for next day. The departure of a member from your favourite boy band should not overwhelm you, as you need to take your academic career with ease. Write your exam with confidence, professionalism, and knowledge. Good luck!