During student exams wellbeing is key. This is because of the additional stress placed on any student. Whereas those leaving the exam hall once shared their thoughts with mates in the playground, these days much of the chat is via social media.
Recommendations for reducing exam stress
Facebook-owned social media platform Instagram said it had found the use of the hashtag #examstress on the platform had risen 640% in three months. And The Mix – a crisis support service for young people – claimed it had seen the usage of its service increase among young people by 114% on this time last year.
Exam stress reduction tips
So in order to help stressed-out students, Facebook-owned social media platform Instagram has decided to launch an online magazine giving students advice and support around mental health during exam season. Called #GramFam, this Instazine features input and advice from a number of celebrities and influencers.
Year on year we see more young people struggling with stress during exam season.
Some students exams stress is good and gets your adrenaline pumping. But too much can be bad for your body and your grades!
Exam stress reduction
Exam stress reduction tips
Prepare in advance: We don’t just mean do your revision. Hopefully, that goes without saying! Make sure before your exams you know exactly where they are taking place. What time they start and any materials you need. There’s nothing worse than turning up to an exam feeling all flustered because you’ve gone to the wrong place.
Cut down on the caffeine: While a little bit of stimulant keeps you attentive, too much and you will become more anxious. So cut down on drinks like coffee and Red Bull and drink plenty of water instead.
Eat healthily: Eating fresh food with zero chemicals and preservatives is much better for your body and brain than eating foods saturated with sugar and carbs.
Sleep properly: When you sleep for at least 6 hours after studying material, your brain remembers it much better. The information you studied percolates in your brain overnight so it can be retrieved for the test.
Get some exercise: Go for a run, a swim or play football. Whatever your sport, it doesn’t matter. The physical stress on your body actually relieves emotional stress, tension and anxiety.
