How to Deal with Exam Stress

Time and again in our lengthy lives, we take a break to ponder upon what is happening with us. What is really happening with us. Moments that we spend in this particular mindset define what we think of ourselves. For the short time being that our brain is in this space, we realize that we are but just a speck in the vastness of the universe, and for a change, not everything is about us. For someone who was coerced into understanding that thought from a young age, solely due to my experiences (no external pressure), trying to find a balance in life became imperative and difficult. I was never the most likable person in my school. Quite the opposite actually. Due to differences in opinions, I didn’t make the kinds of friends that people usually make. I don’t regret any of it. However, as a child, I would hate people not liking me. Everybody does. The incident that matured me into thinking more like an adult, however, happened on the 14th of July 2015. I was about to turn thirteen the nex

Exam season truly brings out the best and the worst in us. As students, apart from our own de-stressing, we also need to spend extra time de-stressing our parents, our family, and everybody around the block who is concerned about us doing well on our tests. So how exactly do we deal with all this? What do we exactly focus on? How do we avoid distractions? And how can we achieve optimum results? Here are a few ways to beat the exam season heat without fretting too much.      Organization A lot of people feel extremely comfortable studying in a clean and tidy place. It can also help increase concentration. Psychologists believe that de-cluttering your life enables creativity and increases motivation. And what else do we need in exam season? From my personal experiences, I have come to believe, that every time my dorm/hostel room was messy, my mind immediately considered it imperative to clean it. At that moment, I found it more important to clean my room than to study! After many experie