1. Listen to Classical Music
Listening
to music can create a positive and productive environment by
elevating your mood and encouraging you to study more effectively and for
longer. Classical music is recommended as the best type of music to boost your
brain power but ambient music can work too. Check out the playlists on Spottily to easily find what works for you.
2. Take a Quick Walk
Many students feel as if they should
spend their entire time before exams with their books open and their pen poised
for action. However, research has proven that exercising such as taking a walk
can boost your memory and brain power.
The image below shows the results of
a study conducted by Dr. Chuck Hillman of the University of Illinois. It
clearly demonstrates the effect exercise can have on your brain’s activity.
Imagine how this could improve your exam performance!
3. Plan your Study Routine
This may not be a big surprise but
what is shocking is the amount of students who discount the benefits of creating a personal
study plan. With some initial effort, you can become more productive
and motivated each day you approach your study by understanding your learning
progress. If you’re using our learning platform, the Go Conqr calendar tool
will help you align your goals with your day-to-day study,
4. Play with Bubble Wrap & Puppies
Where do puppies come into exam
stress? Lots of universities have installed ‘puppy rooms’ where students can
come to relieve stress and anxiety. Pets have also been found to help you focus
while studying but we wouldn’t recommend dropping into the library with your pet
hamster! Popping bubble wrap is another stress reliever you can save for home
study.
5. Try to Get Enough Sleep
For some people, this is something
that’s always put on the long finger especially if you are trying to get the
most out of college life. The benefits of a proper night’s sleep can never be
underestimated. Most importantly, sleep helps your brain to assimilate new
knowledge into your long-term memory so that you can recall it when it comes to
test day. Anyone who has tried to concentrate with half a night’s sleep can
also testify to improved focus with better sleep.
6. Use Mobile Apps
There are tons of mobile apps
designed to improve your quality of life. Whether you want to get better
organised, improve your mental arithmetic or work on your English language
skills, there’s an app for that. We’ve even launched our own mobile apps for
iOS and Android so you can make the most of your time no matter where you are.
Downloading the app will give you access to over 2 million learning resources
from around the world. Get the app for free here:
7. Give Your Mind Space
Meditation is one of the most
effective ways to take a break and see your stress from a different
perspective. Practicing meditation is another way to maintain focus while
improving both mental and physical health to reduce pre-exam stress.
8. Eating Dark Chocolate
Believe it or not this is 100% true.
Eating dark chocolate which is over 70% cocoa fights the stress hormone
cortisol and has an overall relaxing effect on the body. Plus chocolate
releases endorphins which act as a natural stress fighter.
9. Let it All Out
Sometimes you just need to talk to
someone, other times you need to shout it from the rooftop or scream from the
top of your lungs. Figure out what you’re feeling and then let it out. Speaking
to a family member or friend can highlight the bigger picture for you and
empower you to rise above the exam stress.
10. Break Free from Distractions
I bet you don’t even realize the
number of times you check Facebook, Instagram or whatever your vice is? When
you add it all up together, it amounts to a significant waste of time. It can
be hard to detach from your life outside of studying but keeping the end goal
and time frame in mind will ease the process. We recommend the Self Control
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