Tips for Students During Exams
Time for preparation for Exam can be highly stressful for the students. All the late-night study sessions, the pressure of scoring good marks, and the fear of falling sick during these crucial times add extra burden on the students. The exam month can induce high stress which results instudents only focusing on their studies and neglecting their health.
When we’re stressed it’s easy to let unhealthy habits take control over our lives, which deteriorates our mental as well as physical health. But making efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle during this period can ensure higher academic performance.
The anxiety to lose the important time they can utilize for studying and not taking proper meals but Unhealthy snacking habits. You’ll be able to focus more when you eat nutritious and healthy food rather than processed or junk food. It’s also important to take your meals at regular times to avoid munching on unhealthy snacks and drinks while you’re stressed. Keep in mind is to engage in physical activities and exercise daily.
1. Take Small and Frequent Meals
Taking large and heavy meals will make you feel lazy and sleepy, and taking meals in small portions will help you gain energy. So instead of eating a large meal once a day, you can try and see your portion size and take frequent meals instead. This will give you the energy and alertness that you need to study for a long period.
Nutritionists suggest the intake of oranges, bananas, apples and blue berries n black grapes and green leafy vegetables and iron rich diet for students to reduce their stress and increase memory
2. Eat a Healthy and Wholesome Breakfast
Should eat smaller meals, for improving your energy level throughout the day, you should take a wholesome and healthy breakfast. Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you shouldn’t skip it even when you have a morning exam. When you take a protein-rich breakfast, you’ll be more energized while preparing for the exam and while doing any other task.
3. Pay More Attention to Snacking
When we’re stressed or don’t have time, we tend to nibble on unhealthy processed food, junk food and snacks since they’re easy to get. But to maintain a stable sugar level and higher energy in your body, you should avoid taking high fatty, oily and sugary snacks. Instead of munching on chips and crackers, try to take protein-rich and omega 3 fatty acid foods. You can try sprouts, yogurt with fruits, fruit smoothies, vegetable sandwiches, and nuts or seeds.
4. Take a Diet Rich in Protein and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acid is associated with many health benefits including its properties of being good for the heart and it even plays a very important role in increasing concentration, memory, and curing stress and depression. It is found to be effective in increasing brain function, especially DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).
Our bodies internally don’t produce these acids so it’s better to include them in our diet. You can take Nuts, Almonds, Hazel nuts and fishes like salmon, tuna, and trout, or take seeds like chia, flax, and melon seeds and include them in your meals.
And protein and carbohydrate are believed to provide more energy and keep you full for longer, so include foods like low fat dairy, nuts, and eggs in your diet. All these foods will give you more energy and help your brain in retaining information better.
5. Drink Plenty of Water
Dehydration makes you feel irritable, restless, and even doesn’t let you focus or concentrate on the task at hand. So, try to drink plenty of water throughout the day, ideally 3 .0 liters a day.
And taking other drinks like coconut water, Lime water buttermilk, chamomile tea, and fruit juices (Orange) can also help keep your fluid intake balanced and even calm your mind and body and provide energy.
6. Take Sufficient Breaks
As much as taking a healthy diet is important, ensuring that you take a break when you feel exhausted is also very important. When you’re stressed and pouring yourself into books and computer, Lap top
It’s recommended that to take sufficient breaks or take a walk to the park or do Meditation, do Om chanting or listen to soft calming music or play any music instrument like Casio or flute. This will make you feel more active and energized to return to your studies with a fresh mind.
Strictly avoid laptop mobile phone mobile games in relaxing hours.
7. Understand Your Study Schedule Better
Understand Your Study Schedule Better
Some students prefer to study at night, while others prefer it during the day or early morning. So try to understand what works best for you and understand the time which will be more beneficial for your studies. And try to incorporate more physical activity when you’re not studying.
8. Prepare an Activity and Study Schedule
When you’re preparing for any exam, it’s common to lose sight of time. So preparing a schedule /Proper plan will help you keep track how you spend your time. Organize your day and maintain a time table that allows you to take enough breaks and to get some fresh air and sunshine to make you feel better, Calm and more active.
9. Exercise and Walk Regularly
Yoga, Meditation and Exercise and Walk Regularly
Taking care of your physical health is as important as taking care of your mental health. To engage in regular exercise and try to incorporate a 10-15 minutes exercise routine, or half an hour walk. You can also try yoga and meditation which will also help you boost your memory.
10. Sleep Well
Proper and Good (undisturbed) Sleeping is the most important part when we’re preparing for our exams. But getting enough sleep and rest is important for any exam preparation and to help you study better and focus more. Everyone knows that sound sleep improves mental-efficiency and reduces stress and helps you perform better. So try to take 7 -8 hours of sleep before the day of the exam and during your exam preparations.
These tips help to stay healthy and fit during exams and help to perform better.
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