Kristina BurgeMatric Peer Guide and Big Sister Little Sister Coordinator As exams rapidly approach, the best remedy needed is a dose of motivation. I like to think of each goal or problem in life as a mountain. If a mountain is in our way, we have no other choice but to climb it. The path might be tricky and long, but in the end, we can be sure that we will reach the peak and walk briskly down.
It is so easy to overwhelm yourself, especially at this time of the year. You can get trapped inside of your head and overthink every possible thing. The only way to get on track of having a healthy mindset is to start. We often label something as so unnecessarily difficult that it becomes hard to face the situation and easier to hide. Trust me, I have watched many a Tasty video in many stressful times because I was so anxious about my workload. Procrastination has been everyone’s enemy at some stage. The thing is, that while YouTube videos might distract you for 3 hours, studying for your exam tomorrow still needs to be done. The guilt comes in once you realize that you’re now rushing through half the syllabus in one night, drinking tons of coffee and splashing your eyes with water to stay awake. Because you’ve had minimal sleep, you’re surviving on pure adrenaline and your brain capacity is half of what it would be if you had gone to bed at a decent hour. I know that somewhere along the line, we have all been guilty of last minute work. However, it shouldn’t become a strategy that you rely on because it will eventually catch up with you. So what can we do to survive and keep calm during this exam period? Break up your work into smaller parts A whole syllabus of Life Sciences can seem really daunting to study all at once, but tackling one section at a time suddenly seems much more manageable. Taking on tasks one at a time is key to having success. It is, however, still important to keep the bigger picture in mind when working towards a goal. Create a realistic study timetable Assess your situation in terms of extra murals and downtime. Just because it’s exam term does not mean you have to sacrifice the things that keep you sane. Give yourself realistic study time for each subject and do not forget to take breaks! Productive breaks Take time for yourself to re-energise your batteries, whether it be a walk, nap, spending time with your family or exercising. Be kind to your body! You’ll be amazed at how constructive breaks can be to help you study more effectively. Don’t forget to eat healthily During exams we need as much fuel as we can get, so drink lots of water and eat a balanced diet for maximum productivity. Get enough sleep! Having a good night’s sleep the night before a test or exam is essential. Try get a minimum of 6 hours of sleep a night. Most importantly, you need to remember that your own mental well-being comes first. It’s hard to find a good balance of managing your studies, homework, extra-murals and family time and still have a sliver left over for social interactions. It’s no wonder we never make any time for ourselves. Find the time these exams to take care of yourself and remember that you’re not competing with anyone. Stay focused on your own personal goals that are both challenging and attainable. You go girl! You’ve got this.
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