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Exams can be a challenging and stressful time for all of us. This page is dedicated to finding ways of relaxing, staying calm and keeping on top of your emotions while studying and taking your exams.
Exams can be a challenging and stressful time for all of us. This page is dedicated to finding ways of relaxing, staying calm and keeping on top of your emotions while studying and taking your exams.
Top 10 Ways of Beating Stress
Top 10 Ways of Beating Stress
- Spend time with loved ones
Hug, watch a movie or go out for a meal. Spending time with family and loved ones can really help us.
- Take a bath
Leave the world behind for a bit. Light a candle, read a book, use a LUSH bubble bar and relax.
- Spend time outdoors
Loads of research has proved the positive effects spending time outdoors has on our mental well-being. Even if it's just going for a walk or sitting in a park for 20 mins. It will improve your mood.
- Dance
Get moving and dance to your favourite songs. It's good exercise which produces endorphins (the "happy" chemical in our brain) while also relaxing and exercising stiff muscles. Remember, it's not good to sit down at a desk for more than an hour or so at a time. So get up and move around, your body will thank you for it.
- Meditation and Yoga
There are loads of great yoga and meditation videos on Youtube, great for beginners. These activities are proven to calm the mind and relax tired and tense muscles. Most sessions don't need to last more than 20 minutes to make a lasting impact on your mood and body.
6. Petting animals
6. Petting animals
Cuddle your cat or dog. Get outside and watch the sheep or horses. Or even watch animal videos on Youtube (but mind not to get too distracted!).
7. Take a break from smartphones and social media
7. Take a break from smartphones and social media
Although we all love our social media and phones, they can be a massive source of stress, worry and anxiety. Switch off the phone for a few hours. Take a break and deactivate your social media accounts for a couple of weeks and see the effect it has on your mood.
8. Listen to relaxing music
8. Listen to relaxing music
Choose a good Spotify playlist. Songs with slow rhythms or no lyrics can be great. You can also download apps which play natural sounds like rain or waves (these can be great to help with sleep too!)
Here are some suggestions:
9. Talk it out with someone
9. Talk it out with someone
If you're not feeling great, talk to someone. Putting your feelings into words can sometimes be enough to make it better. It might not make the feelings go away, but having someone there to talk to and who can support you when you need it is super important.
10. Spend some time doing what you love
10. Spend some time doing what you love
Just because you're revising/working, doesn't mean you shouldn't take time off to spend on your hobbies and things you enjoy. Set aside time in the day to do something you enjoy. Visit friends, read books, paint, sing, whatever makes you happy. Taking time doing things you love and breaking up your work makes revision less overwhelming and stressful.
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