Exam Whiz

With the exam dates fast approaching, students are already under stress. Unnecessary stress can slow down your brain's capacity to absorb information and make you feel tired easily. There are many effective ways in which exam stress can be handled efficiently, to reap excellent results in the forthcoming months. Given below is an edited version of the original article published sometime back. Here's the A to Z of beating exam stress, according to  the Hindu . A: Attack anxiety. Try deep breathing exercises. Train the mind to be attentive, strengthen it and reinforce it every day with healthy habits. This keeps the brain alert while studying, and helps keep the person calm. B: Brain not to be overloaded. Maintain a regular routine in terms of food, sleep, and getting fresh air and sunlight. Wake up early and go for a walk; chat as you walk and reduce stress. C: Chill pill, not coffee or cola. Though a cup or two may help stay awake at night, it’s not right to drin...