How to stay sane during an exam

Tired of essays and endless assignments? We guess you should be listening to us, for we are revealing secrets on successful semester without cramming.

1.     Take a planner. When you don’t put down your notes and don’t have the habit of writing, you get an impression everything is falling out of your hands. To get a grip on your life, use an exam planner that is going to help with an essay. Whenever you want to memorize an idea or quote, it will come in handy, and besides, it won’t cost you a fortune to buy.

2.     Choose a place. If a student has a complex test ahead, the first cozy preparation spot that occurs to them is the library. Do not hurry for the place, however, as libraries are probably the most crowded learning centers these days. If lounging in a café is not what you really wish, try a quiet floor instead of the one where people are giggling and exchanging news. We personally cannot imagine ourselves immersed in the books if our neighbors whisper in our ear all the time!

3.     Think about sleep. If you are not getting enough sleep, it will definitely show. First of all, you will be forced to leave the classroom due to incessant yawning. Then, you will spend more money on coffee than your usual weekly budget allows. Why load up on caffeine when everything you have to do is set the alarm clock right? We think it might get better after the exam session as well, when you are coming home for Christmas.

4.     Have a break. Working non-stop can lead to bad things such as being unable to concentrate the day after, so even if you think that taking a break is the last thing you want to do on this Earth, don’t hesitate. Stretch your body, take a walk around campus, meet with friends. Organize an event at your local community club or discuss a book – anything that can lift your spirits and allow you to distract from the notes in your planner. Well, we don’t say you should throw a massive party and forget about everything, but a little procrastination won’t hurt. This way, your mind would be relaxed and ready for stress that’s called an exam session before Christmas. You don’t want to perform like you can’t remember anything, do you?

5.     Give yourself a reward. It’s impossible to study with no days off. Tell your friends you are going to the movie after all this hullabaloo is over and then make your day brighter by simply sending a text or inviting your roommate for a cup of coffee. We all know that the world does not end with a test and your teacher is not the only person you should think of these days. Give yourself a little motivation and see what’s coming in for you.

6.     Avoid Facebook for a while. You want to check your mail, we know that, but for one day, it is recommended to stay away from all social networks as they can actually increase the frustration. If you are a part of the university group and your preparation process can be called simultaneous, you will undeniably meet people who start a panic attack by saying “I know nothing”, and then it goes viral. Maybe it is a little bit impolite, but try to distance yourself from panic-mongers for a while, because the exam session is in heat and you don’t want to lose time on calming down people who don’t want to be calmed. Yes, as simple as that.