‘Exam Phobia’ or ‘Exam Fear’ is real. Yes, you read it right. It is a real issue that students today deal with specially if the subject is as tough as Engineering Maths. The rising pressure to secure highest marks or get through a certain entrance test, the constant baggage of expectations from parents and the uncertainty of what future holds if marks obtained aren’t as desired considerably contribute to ‘fear’ of exams.

While some can handle the pressure, for some the anxiety from exams can take a toll on their physical and mental health. And it is this baseless fear and anxiety that lead to poor performance in exams. And this fear typically causes students to take extreme steps.

Here are 6 ways to beat the stress, anxiety and fear crippling you during the exam times

1. Chart a plan

Your syllabus is already laid out for you even before you may officially start your year. By the time you start to get in the headset for exam preparations, you know the number of chapters and lesson plans. Now all you need to do is chart a suitable goal-based timetable to achieve optimal preparation of lesson plans by the time your exams are near.

2. Note taking

And while you are going headstrong with your timetable, make sure to keep notes of what you are studying. A separate note making will help you in your revision time. The brain is also constructed in a way to store small bouts of discreet information. Plus, it will be your personal guide for a quick revision before the exam time helping your mind recollect the important facts and points.

3. Select a study time

Some people are born for the daytime and for some, their morning starts after the sunset. Whether you are an early riser or a nocturnal creature, allot most of your comfort time for the difficult subjects. Because that’s when your mind is the most fresh and you will be able to concentrate better and harder.

4. Find a study buddy

Like all negative things that diminish when shared, even stress is busted in the company of your friend. And what a great way to learn and remember if you can co-study with your best buddy. It’s a smart way to help each other learn at double speed because what you understand better you teach your buddy and vice-a-versa.

5. Don’t be shy to get help

Whether it’s for academic purposes or more emotional reasons, don’t hesitate to talk to your family, friends or even a professional counselor to help you get past where you feel stuck. Opening up about repressed feelings and emotions is always a good idea.

6. A goodnight’s sleep

Apart from regular breaks throughout the day, make sure your sleep is your most re-energizing break of all. Going all study for long hours without dedicated sleep hours in the afternoon as well as in the night will only hamper your learning leaving your brain exhausted.

With a state of the art coaching from one of the best engineering math’s coach Manoj Chaudhari, you can lay the strong foundations of preparing rightly for the exams and beat out the fear of exams.

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