The word ‘exam’ itself brings fear to our minds and if the exams are related to ‘board evaluation’ then the stress is multifold. Board examination tensions not only grip the students but also parents fell prey to it. Even teachers aren’t spared, as they have the additional pressure of maintaining good results. We can say that exams are the barrier that can be crossed by the collective efforts of students, parents and teachers.

While facing the exams the most important thing is stress management. Stress can be ‘eustress’ which increases the performance and ‘distress’ which disturbs the accomplishments. These two factors run parallel to each other at the same time in the same field. Interestingly, the line that differentiates them is almost blur.

However there are ways to ease the pressure. The best prevention is to prepare right from the start of the session. If the students organize themselves from the beginning and they are regular in studies then stress can never occupy their lives. Also, there are few steps that may help in beating the stress.

FOR STUDENTS
“Education is only a tool not the destination”
Change the approach: The stress emerges when one concentrates more on the outcomes than efforts. The parents may forgive the bad results despite hard work but if there are no efforts then it is disheartening
for them. Remember, it’s only hard work which has no substitute. If you are still looking for some easier ways to manage stress, follow the points given below:

• • • watch a film, a TV show or listen to music, podcast or a comedy show.
    • Take a shower
    • Pleasure reading like a comic book
    • A short walk
    • Talk to parents or peers
    • Do deep breathing exercises
    • Write the worrisome issues and discuss these with your friends and teachers
    • Change the place of study
    • Repeat positive affirmations for yourself
      Write down few of your achievements

    Preparing yourself to be stress free:

    Organization of studies: Set realistic goals. Over-enthusiasm can lead to failure and anxiety. Try completing assignments one to two days in advance. Cover important stuff early on. Calculate the time per day you can devote to study and the duration left for exams.

    Schedule the days: It may include time for adequate sleep and recreation. Study during your optimum concentration time.