TOP TIPS FOR COPING WITH EXAMS

Would you like to pass
your exams with flying colours? Then follow these tips.

• Preparing for your exams Get organized: make out a revision timetable for yourself (the earlier you do it the better). If you organize your time properly, the results will be much better.
  
  
• Prioritize your topics.
  
  
• Put all your notes (or books) into some kind of order.
  
  
• Warn your family and friends that you are serious: they shouldn't interrupt your studies.
  
  
• If you come across any key points write them on separate pieces of paper. Remember that as long as you approach your exams in a calm and structured way, you'll feel more confident about what you are doing.
  
• If you find it difficult to concentrate, don't study at home where you will be easily distracted: go to your library instead.
  
  
• Go with your body clock! There is a biological rhythm for learning and it's different for different people. For most of us, the best plan is to take in new information in the morning. But this doesn't apply to everyone. So if you are slow in the morning, use that time to do some background reading. Do the weightier work in the afternoon.
  
• Avoid learning marathons - the brain needs time to 'digest* what has been learnt. The time for this is 5 to 10 minutes. So take regular breaks.
  
  
• During the break it is important to exercise the right side of the brain, because the left side is used during the learning period. You should relax in some way. Listening to music, breathing in fresh air, or looking at a picture are all ways of using the other side of the brain.
  
  
• If you don't like to study alone, do it with a friend. Company makes the process more interesting and less stressful. Other people may help you understand something that you don't.
  
  
• Eat well! Have a proper meal rather than snacks.
  
  
• Don't study too late. You'll be less energetic the next day.
  
  
• Don't take any drugs. If a drug is strong enough to do you any good, it's strong enough to have unwanted side effects. If your doctor prescribes anything, make sure she knows you have exams.
  
  
• Don't drink too much coffee. Too much caffeine can make you more nervous.
  
  
• Believe in yourself! If your mind is full of thoughts such as 'I'm sure I'm going to fail this exam', or 'What are my parents going to say?' you won't do as well as you should.
  
  
• The night before your exam go to bed early and get a good night's sleep.
  
  
• Relax on the morning of the exam. Don't try any last minute revision. Listen to your favourite music instead.
  
  
• Think positively! You are wonderful, incredible and amazing. You are going to pass this exam with flying colours. Good Luck!
  
  

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