It feels like the semester only began two weeks ago, but suddenly you wake up and realize that exam season is awfully close. No matter how much we try to pace ourselves, and even if we start the semester strong, with promises of completing each project long before the deadline, most of tend to lose some steam and fall a little behind of exam prep.
Once you fall behind, even in one subject, there is no escaping the stress that comes with it. As you approach exam season, you could be in major panic mode. While most of can perform (and even flourish) under a little bit of stress, too much of it can have the complete opposite effect. Stress could drain your energy, kill your appetite, mess with your sleep cycle and even cause physical aches and pains all over your body.
Completing the syllabus, which was a challenge even before this, now starts feeling completely impossible. But it doesn’t have to come to this. Stress is an extremely common problem and many before us have experimented with what lifestyle practises and habits can help you avoid it.
Remember that these are only suggestions, and what works for others might not necessarily work for you. Adequately alter these tips or your routine to whatever works best for you and keeps you calm during this challenging time.
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