Do you feel scared when your exam is near? Does your heart start beating fast when you think about the exams? Do your hands feel cold and sweaty? Does your mind go blank, even when you know the answers? If yes, do not worry, as many students feel this way before a test. You are not alone in this! Exam fear is worry that comes when we think, “What if I fail?” or “What will people say?” Sometimes we fear exams because we feel we have not studied enough. This fear is normal, but it should not stop you from doing your best. The good news is that you can beat exam fear. And to overcome exam fear, you don’t have to be a genius. You just need some good habits and a calm mind. Please read this blog by Vivek International Public School, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, to learn about all the habits you can build to overcome exam fear.
Start Preparing Early
Many students start studying one night before the exam. It can make them feel more stressed and scared. That’s why you should start early so that you have more time and do not feel the need to rush at all. Your mind stays calm, and you can learn things slowly and well. Here is what starting to study early means:
- Study a little every day. Just 1 or 2 hours is good.
- Start with hard topics first when your mind is fresh.
- Do not wait for the last minute, as it always brings stress and fear.
- Read your notes again and again because repetitive reading helps you remember better.
Make a Simple Study Plan
Do you ever sit down to study and not know where to start? This can make you feel lost and worried. And a study plan can fix this. A study plan tells you what to study and when you study it. When you know the plan, your mind feels calm. You do not think, “What should I do now?”Here is how you can make a simple study plan:
- Write down every subject and topic you need to study.
- Break big topics into small parts, as one big chapter can feel scary.
- Spend more time on hard subjects and spend less time on easy ones.
- Take a rest for 10 minutes after studying for 40 minutes. Your brain needs rest too.
- Stick it on your wall because when you see it every day, you will follow it.
Pro Tip: Tick each task when it is done. Doing so will make you feel happy and proud of yourself.
Practice with Old Papers
Have you ever seen a question in the exam and felt shocked? Sometimes you do not expect the exam to be tough. That’s why you should practice with old papers, so you set your expectations just right. And old papers can help with that. Old papers are the question papers from past years. When you solve them, you learn how the exam will look. You already know what to expect, so you feel less scared. For old papers, you can ask your teachers or look in your school books or online. Then, sit at a desk, keep a clock near you, and solve the question papers. After that, see which ones are right and which ones are wrong.Study the wrong answers again so you do not make the same mistake in the exam. Also, notice which topics come again and again. If you find something that comes every year, give those topics a little extra time. Do not forget to check how long you take for each question to ensure you finish the paper on time.
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