Exam Stress

Most young people experience some degree of exam stress.   A little can help you to feel alert and focused but too much can become overwhelming and affect your performance.

What can you do to reduce exam stress? 

• Learn to relax.  In the run-up to the exam, develop relaxing routines: breathing exercises, long baths, exercise, listening to music and so on.
• Revise for the exam.  It's never too late to make a revision plan or timetable, scheduling regular breaks and don’t try to revise for too long in one day, especially as exams draw closer.
• Learn to cope in the exam.  Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready and make your way to the exam.  Use a quick calm down routine as soon as you sit down and whenever you feel your anxiety level rising.  

Need more help?
Connexions Personal Advisers (PAs) are available to help with issues such as stress and anxiety at revision time. 

Remember!  If your results are lower or higher than expected, there are lots of options available to you and Connexions PAs will be able to provide advice and guidance on what to do next. 

Helpful link:
Exam stress leaflet