Nik’s Monthly Mental Health Blog: Guide to Stress Free Exam Revision
Hello, and good luck to all the Study Links students studying for exams in the UK and around the world! Firstly, let me congratulate you all on making it this far – the past two years has been a tough time on everyone; but especially students.
As someone who has studied abroad, a teacher and a psychology graduate; I’m really happy to be working with Study Links to promote good mental health and well being to all of our students both at home and abroad. I hope that some of the tips in this blog will be valuable to you.
Exam Stress is Real – You Are Not Alone!
It is totally normal to feel anxious or stressed when facing exams. Sometimes exam pressure can have a big impact on us all; affecting eating and sleeping habits, and even causing us to feel overwhelmed or depressed. If you recognize any of this happening to you, please remember you are not alone and there are things you can do to feel better.
Talk to Someone
One of the best ways to maintain good mental health is to talk about any problems or issues that you are facing.
Mindfulness Techniques
Feeling anxious and stressed about exams can be linked thoughts about what will happen if things don’t go according to plan. However, many of these ‘worst case scenarios’ are not realistic and suck energy away from being focussed and productive during revision.
Practising the mindfulness techniques below can help us to manage this unwanted negative type of thinking, allowing us to stay in and enjoy the present moment.
Be Kind to Yourself
If you find yourself getting stressed about revision, exams and grades, here are a few things you can do to remind yourself about how great you are!
Separate Where You Revise and Rest
If you revise and rest in the same place, you will find it difficult to get away from thinking about your exams and have proper rest and relaxation. Try the following to ensure you are on top of your game during revision and making the most out of your breaks,
As well as looking after your mental health, applying the correct revision techniques can help you focus and succeed during exam season. For more tips on how to study for and succeed in exams read our revision guide here.
You can talk with the Study Links team, your friends, parents and teachers if you ever feel stressed, sad or overwhelmed. Good luck with your revision – remember, you’ve got this!