How to not stress over midterms
With exam season right around the corner, we need to take the correct measures and try our best to not stress or worry ourselves too much. It is important to reduce feelings of anxiety when studying or writing exams by having a healthy and organised lifestyle in order to make you feel better mentally, have fewer health problems, develop good habits and take control of your life.
You can reduce feelings of stress or anxiety when studying or writing exams by sticking to a routine. It is very important to stick to a routine because it is crucial for maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Sticking to a routine during exam periods can help you achieve your academic potential.
It is normal to feel a bit worried about exams, but too much stress can make you anxious and tense. This often leads to panicking and struggling to focus and might affect your sleeping or eating habits.
How to take notes and be productive for your exams
We are all human, forgetting things is in our nature. When it comes to exams, the only way that we remember things is if we write them down. Notes are crucial, therefore we must do it right. Here are a few tips to take notes in the best way possible.
Start by writing the date on every page, this might seem like a minor and irrelevant instruction, but it saves loads of time when you are reviewing your notes later.
The simplest way to write notes is to keep them short and easy to understand. Use bullet points and write down only the important parts in your own words. Make sure that you understand what you write, after all, these are your notes!
Use words, abbreviations, symbols, and even pictures to help you visualise. Find what works for you. This will make your note-taking much easier and accurate.
Finally, review your notes later. It is easy for us to write notes and then stuff them somewhere where they never see the light of day. However, studies show that students will forget 40% of the information in the first 24 hours and then 60% in the next 48 hours.
So, read, review, and repeat, and with time, you’ll have the perfect notes to help you with your exams.
Good Luck!
