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Ways to Stop the Stress
Planning
Healthy Habits
Exam Day
Studying Snacks
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Taking a drink of this will help calm you down.
Water
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The best way to reduce exam stress is...
Start studying early
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You should do this everyday, but it is extra important when we are stressed.
Exercise
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True or False. You need to eat before taking an exam.
True. You may not feel like eating, but without food in your body you will not have the energy or focus needed for the exam.
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This studying snack usually has chocolate, raisins and assorted peanuts in it.
Trail mix.
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Chewing on this, has been shown to help people calm down.
Gum
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True or False. When creating a schedule for studying you should only put in your studying time.
False. Put all your activities in so you can see when will be the best time to study.
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True or False. Junk food is the best food to eat when studying because it keeps you from being stressed.
If you out unhealthy food into your body, you can't expect to get results out of it. Garbage in = garbage out so choose healthy options while studying.
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Name 3 things you should bring to an exam.
More than one pen or pencil, water bottle, candy (in case you need an energy boost during the exam).
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This snack is made out of corn
Popcorn. Remember to keep it healthy by not covering it in butter and salt.
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This relaxation technique is quick and will help you calm down quickly during your exam.
Take 3 deep breaths.
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True or False. Everyone is best at learning late at night.
False. Some people are better at learning in the morning; while others are better later in the day. Figure out when is best for you and tackle the hardest topics when you are at your best.
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True or False. Caffeine is good to have when studying.
False. Too much can negatively affect your sleep, make you feel anxious and affect your ability to focus.
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True or False. It is best to spend the night before the exam studying until early morning.
False. You need your sleep to perform your best. You should be having between 8 and 11 hours of sleep the night before the exam.
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This snack is usually green and orange. Carrots, cucumber and celery are examples.
Vegetables
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Thinking is will allow you to stay positive during this stressful time.
Positive. YOU CAN DO IT!
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True or False. Everyone learns the same way.
False. Some people learn through reading, while others learn through visualizing, diagrams and hearing other people talk.
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True or False. Taking a break from studying is a good decision.
True. For every 50 minutes you study, spend 10 minutes moving around so you can come back refreshed and ready to study more.
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True or False. Never skip a question in an exam.
False. If you do not know an answer to a question skip that questions for now. Maybe you will find the answer to that question later in the exam. Remember to go over your exam to find the questions you skipped.
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This is a type of chip that is dipped in a chickpea dip.
Pita chips and hummus
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If you are feeling overwhelmed by the exam stop and think about something that is ____________, such as a joke.
Funny.
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True or False. Your study area doesn't matter. You can study anywhere.
False. Study in a place where you feel comfortable and have no distractions.
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True or False. The week before the exam you should stop all your extra-curricular activities.
False. You need to remember that you have a life outside of school. Make sure you spend time with friends, watch your favourite TV show and go to practice. To be able to do this, you may have to spend your time being more productive.
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True or False. After the exam the best thing to do is study the questions you did not know the answers to. This way you will remember the answer for next time.
False. Your body needs to recover from the stress it was placed under. Take a break and reward yourself.
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This type of cracker fills you up quicker than "regular" crackers, while having other health benefits.
Whole wheat crackers