Exams are approaching and you are very busy studying. Just take some time off and answer the following questions.
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Are you able to organize your time well?
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Are you postponing your preparations though you know you it’s
the right time to start?
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Are you trying to understand the material but not
able to comprehend?
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Are you not able to concentrate?
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Are you spending more time thinking ‘what if I am not able
to perform well in the exams?
If you say yes to any of the above statements then you are
not alone. There are millions of students who think just like you.
This thinking is actually the 'Exam Anxiety.'
It is normal to feel mild anxiety when exams are near. Rather
it is necessary.
Mild level of tension-
- motivates you to study.
- increases
your determination and concentration.
- improves your decision-making,
problem-solving and time-management skills.
While high level of tension is overwhelming and interferes
with your studies as well as your performance in the exams.
When you are highly anxious you-
- may not be able to focus and
organize your thoughts.
- may not not be able to recall important concepts.
- may not be able to
understand the questions.
- may feel that your mind becomes blank.
In addition you may develop other symptoms like-
Headache
Insomnia
Upset stomach
Increased heart rate
Increased perspiration
Sweaty hands
Frustration
Fear of failure
Nail biting
Mood swings
Panic and
hopelessness
Excessive daydreaming
Increase or
decrease in appetite
Procrastination
Negative self
defeating thoughts
Escaping behaviors like increase in partying or rooming here and there without work. etc.
Now the question is, can we do something to reduce the exam- anxiety?
The answer is YES !!
In my next blog I will share some of the well proven
strategies to reduce your exam anxiety.
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