As a student, studying for your exams can be quite stressful. Overall, this can be the worst time for your both mental and physical health during all of the university.
And that’s normal. You wouldn’t want to fail any of your exams, so you give your best to learn as much as possible and ace the results on your tests. But depending on which university you’re in, the stress levels are different and the whole vibe of the university varies.
Institutions like the University of Westminster ranking in the top 25% in the UK have a totally different approach to exams than a lower-ranked university. Overall, the better your university is, the better they’ll be at limiting the stress around exam time.
But that’s right, there will always be the stress element and the only thing that you can do about it is to actively try and stay healthy. So, let’s go over a couple of ways that can help you keep a healthy schedule, and your sanity during the exam sessions.
Remember to hydrate properly throughout the day.
Drinking a lot of water comes down to building a healthy habit. If you’re sitting a long time in one place you start to lose perception of really how much time has passed. Combine that with studying, and you’re spending four to five hours without a sip of water. The decision? Grab a glass bottle of water that carries around 500 millilitres of water and try to drink it all in the next two hours.
Once the bottle of water is empty, it’s time for a refill. This simple method can keep you energized without the need of caffeine in your system, which is another big plus. If you want to be even more precise, calculate exactly what is the optimal amount for you to drink water.
Use the Pomodoro technique to stretch up and keep your focus.
Productivity junkies have been long familiar with the Pomodoro technique. It’s basically a timing system that you can use to stay focused, rested and always ready to learn more. And it’s beauty is that it’s really simple. Twenty-five minutes of focused studying followed by five minutes of rest, which you can use to stretch and move a bit. After three cycles you can get a twenty-five-minute rest.
Set healthy boundaries to stay sane.
Sure, pulling all-nighters may sound heroic, but it’s also pretty bad for your health. That’s why it’s best to keep your study sessions during the day and close the notebooks once it’s 7 pm. Yes, sometimes time can be pressing you, but it’s also important to note that you’ll be learning at lower capacity if you haven’t slept enough and you’re tired. So, grab a nice, healthy, eight-hour sleep session.
Study close to sunlight.
Studying close to a sunlight source can be a great way to feel energized without the need of gulping five cups of coffee. Make sure to keep your blinds open and move your desk directly to your window if possible.
Pack up healthy snacks.
Nuts can be a great way to boost energy and give yourself the strength for at least another 30 minutes of study.
As a student, studying for your exams can be quite stressful. Overall, this can be the worst time for your both mental and physical health during all of the university.
And that’s normal. You wouldn’t want to fail any of your exams, so you give your best to learn as much as possible and ace the results on your tests. But depending on which university you’re in, the stress levels are different and the whole vibe of the university varies.
Institutions like the University of Westminster ranking in the top 25% in the UK have a totally different approach to exams than a lower-ranked university. Overall, the better your university is, the better they’ll be at limiting the stress around exam time.
But that’s right, there will always be the stress element and the only thing that you can do about it is to actively try and stay healthy. So, let’s go over a couple of ways that can help you keep a healthy schedule, and your sanity during the exam sessions.
Remember to hydrate properly throughout the day.
Drinking a lot of water comes down to building a healthy habit. If you’re sitting a long time in one place you start to lose perception of really how much time has passed. Combine that with studying, and you’re spending four to five hours without a sip of water. The decision? Grab a glass bottle of water that carries around 500 millilitres of water and try to drink it all in the next two hours.
Once the bottle of water is empty, it’s time for a refill. This simple method can keep you energized without the need of caffeine in your system, which is another big plus. If you want to be even more precise, calculate exactly what is the optimal amount for you to drink water.
Use the Pomodoro technique to stretch up and keep your focus.
Productivity junkies have been long familiar with the Pomodoro technique. It’s basically a timing system that you can use to stay focused, rested and always ready to learn more. And it’s beauty is that it’s really simple. Twenty-five minutes of focused studying followed by five minutes of rest, which you can use to stretch and move a bit. After three cycles you can get a twenty-five-minute rest.
Set healthy boundaries to stay sane.
Sure, pulling all-nighters may sound heroic, but it’s also pretty bad for your health. That’s why it’s best to keep your study sessions during the day and close the notebooks once it’s 7 pm. Yes, sometimes time can be pressing you, but it’s also important to note that you’ll be learning at lower capacity if you haven’t slept enough and you’re tired. So, grab a nice, healthy, eight-hour sleep session.
Study close to sunlight.
Studying close to a sunlight source can be a great way to feel energized without the need of gulping five cups of coffee. Make sure to keep your blinds open and move your desk directly to your window if possible.
Pack up healthy snacks.
Nuts can be a great way to boost energy and give yourself the strength for at least another 30 minutes of study.
Make sure you’re eating healthy nuts and a bit of dark chocolate in order to maximize the energy you’re getting. Also, don’t forget to eat full-sized healthy meals.
Make sure you’re eating healthy nuts and a bit of dark chocolate in order to maximize the energy you’re getting. Also, don’t forget to eat full-sized healthy meals.
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