Steps to survive exams
- Get enough sleep – 9 hours, no dazzling lights 30 minutes prior, no technology in room, Stick to a sleep routing Monday to Thursday
- Eat well, especially breakfast. eggs, yoghurt, fish oil, blueberries, avocado and walnuts
- STUDY time – 50 minutes straight maximum, with 15 minutes break before you continue
- Hydrate your brain – sip water every 20 minutes
- No coffee, caffeine after midday
- Partake in regular exercise & relaxation to improve brain function
- Don’t study late at night
- Positive psychology – always see the positive in situations
- Parents – try to avoid nagging about study, don’t compare your child to siblings, don’t be busy around exam time as they will need you more, make short visits to study area with food and water
- Include your parents in the process eg. Let them know when sacs are, and get them to help you revise
- Manage social media – have lock out times so no distractions
- Manage being disorganised
- Improve your memory – use mind maps, write lyrics, headings and colours, don’t use computers – pen and paper proven best
- Help your brain concentrate – chew gum when studying
- Try group study sessions
- Look out for signs of depression
- The mindful revolution – meditate because it increases cognitive ability and decreases stress
- Say ‘no’ to parties near exam time
- Part –time job up to 15 hours a week is okay more than 15 hours is not
- Mentors – Students learn from teachers, not subjects. Respect your teachers
- Learn to juggle