Examinations are a stressful period, especially when you consider just one or two days that you have at hand before the commencement of your exams. Relaxing beforehand is extremely important. We all know that sometimes even when we are highly prepared, we tend to goof up on the actual day of the exam simply because of extreme nervousness or fear of not being able to do well enough despite the hard work. How should you deal with this time such that your productivity and your confidence in your preparation is not lost? Today’s post is going to be especially handy for someone who is going to be handling the examination pressure.

1. Start by training your mind: Train your mind such that it does not become restless before an examination. One of the greatest and the most effective methods for the same is through affirmations. A few days before the exam, keep telling yourself of how great your preparations are and that you are confident and cool in the execution of your hard work. The earlier this process starts the better your mental control over how you utilize the time before your exam. And also, the more affirmative you stay, chances are that the external situations around you shall not disturb your mental peace and confidence. If you are my ‘Change Your Life’ workshop participant, practice your favourite ‘Confidence Booster’ technique.

2. Refrain from discussions: The next and the most irresponsible mistake all students commit is that they tend to discuss a bit too much with their friends right before their exams. Stop talking to your friends a day or two before the exam. This innately gives you a sense of insecurity because you start to compare your preparation with that of theirs and then you start to feel as if you are not doing enough. This sometimes does more damage than anything else.

3. Don’t study last minute: Remember that last minute studying is of no use. Instead revise. Don’t take up a whole new topic to study which you have never ventured into before. This leads to a lot of confusion and breaks down your morale. Revising smartly is what you need a few days before the exam. If at the last minute you take on a completely new chapter you shall end up losing. It is extremely unwise if you want to stay relaxed before your exams.

4. Sleep well: One of the silliest things students do is that they lose sleep before an exam. Students tend to stay awake all night hoping that the last minute all-nighter will fetch them at least 5 to 10 extra marks. Are you seriously going to get those 5 to 10 marks by not sleeping all night, especially when this might damage your chances of actually not being able to recollect what you have already studied? Please get enough sleep before an exam. The more you stay awake the more fatigued and nervous you shall become. And this will have a cumulative effect on the remaining days of the exam.

5. Chill out: Instead of stressing just chill out. Chilling out does not mean that you will become overconfident, but it will simply mean that you shall be calmer and more collected before your exam. So choose wise methods to chill out. Don’t go out with friends or relatives to hang out or watch too much T.V. or be on social media because these are mere distractions and have no constructive repercussions. Be smart about your methods. For example, you could exercise a lot and meditate, focus on some breathing exercises, go for long walks and strolls etc.

6. Let it be: The last and the most important advice would be this – Let it be. Don’t try too hard or don’t put yourself in a position where pressure gets the best of you. You are well-prepared and that is all that matters. Don’t listen to bizarre advice from your relatives, friends or even your parents. Do what you think is right without being too hard on yourself. You will do just fine!

You know, at the end it’s not about what you study but how you study. All my students of ‘Dynamic Memory’ workshop love studying after they get to learn more than 12 techniques and some unknown secrets on making their studies interesting and easy. Get your copy of ‘Dynamic Memory’ workshop DVD now and celebrate your exams.