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Tips I use to de-stress . Submitted by Amy ( Award 319), age 17

Best things to do before an exam:

1) Have everything packed and ready the night before, so no panic in the morning

2) Have a distraction ready. This may sound stupid, but I get really nervous before the exam starts, so much so I am physically ill sometimes. so have a distraction- preferably a friend, or music or a good book. anything to keep your mind off the exam before you go in

3) don't revise the night before- or right before your exam. I promise most of you will forget it before you get in there. It is silly and panics you

4) GO TO ALL AVAILABLE REVISION SESSIONS....
this is a great way to help. They cover lots of things you are not sure about, and it makes you feel better about it to- you are not the only one worried

5) Meditate. ok this isn't practical in timed conditions. but before the exam- as I am travelling in or when I feel sick, I put my two hands together, with just the first to fingers up on both hands- forming a hand sign. I then focus on the pain and fear. I imagine it as a knot. twisting and writhing. and then it smooths out...and the pain does too

oh and eat breakfast- otherwise you feel sick and this is a pain in the exam ;)

hope these 5 top tips help :)

Comments (3)

user comment Rebecca says: I really panic when it comes to exams, I will try these next time, thanks for the tips!
Sent on Tue 31st Jan 12

user comment Meg says: Can I add a Tip?First day of my exams today,and for some reason when I walked around outside I felt less nervous? Don't know why but I find that writing out what your revising means it sticks in your mind better. This can be a pain but it really helps!
Sent on Mon 30th Jan 12

user comment Phoebe Sophia says: Thanks for the tips, I've got a big exam coming up so I'll give them a go. Also it's great to see someone putting some top tips into this section of the site. :)
Sent on Sun 15th Jan 12

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