With just a couple of months left until the final GCSE or A-Level exams, stress levels in students would be continuously increasing as we get closer to the date. However, managing your stress by following some proven techniques is what will help secure the top grades. It is really key to manage your stress before the exams in order to focus on remembering content covered during the past couple of years and enhancing your exam technique. The more relaxed you are on the day, the more concentrated and focussed you are during the exam helping you to achieve your maximum potential.

 

There are some proven techniques that will help you manage your stress and boost your confidence for your exam.

 

1.   Good Time Management. By planning your day out and prioritizing tasks, you would know exactly what to do at a specific given time. By having good time management, you will be able to balance your studies and extracurricular activities which will all help reduce your stress.

2.   Take a rest and relax. Taking rest calms and restores your body and improves your concentration. These will make you a better problem solver and you will be able to cope with stress much easier.

3.   Exercise. By exercising regularly your body releases more endorphins and also improves your mood. All these help reduce the negative effects of stress.

4.   Eat healthy food. By eating healthy food, you are providing your body with extra energy and essential vitamins and nutrients which all boost your concentration and focus. Having a balanced diet means your body is better adapted to cope with stressful events.

5.   Do something you enjoy. By doing something you enjoy you are finding the perfect opportunity to improve your mood and relax. By taking the opportunity to do this you reduce your negative thoughts which helps manage stress levels.

6.   Spend time with supportive people. By spending time with supportive people, you know you aren’t alone and there is always someone to guide you. Speaking to other people will help you to share your thoughts or doubts and will also be able to receive some guidance or feedback on how to overcome the challenge.

All of these skills will not only help manage your academic stress but also all the other stresses you might face in the future. The key to managing stress is to always stay positive and relaxed in order to achieve your maximum potential.