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different for each one of you. Never make comparison on the subjects you have done
with your friend. Some have the habit of calling their friend and ask how are they
preparing and how much he/she has covered.

19. Talk it out:
Students of any age group must be encouraged to talk it out to their mentors or
parents. The parents need to spend some time with their child to know what is really
disturbing their minds. By talking it out with them they are sure to ease out their fear.
Also they should be encouraged to discuss everyday what they have done and what have

they completed, whether they were able to complete their task and if not why. These
small discussions at the end of the day will motivate them to work harder the next day.

20. Visualize positivity:

Whenever you are preparing for exams visualize that you will pass the exam.
Never allow the thought of failure to ruin your exam preparation. The mere thought about
failure or fear about it invites stress to overcome you. During that period of stress you
will not be able to complete your studies. Hence, feel that you will pass by all the work
you have put through.

21. Physically active:
Studying throughout the day is sure to cause you more anxiety of completing the
portions. Taking time out to play games which you like is a stress buster. There are
various options for such stress busters. Riding your bicycle for a short distance, going for
a short walk, going to the gym, doing gardening, doing any other house chores are some

sort of activities that will destress and refresh your mind.
22. Have balanced meal:
Students often tend to skip a meal or breakfast during exam time. It’s a grave
mistake that they make. Skipping doesn’t solve your problem. In fact skipping meals, is
going to deprive your brain of vital nutrients. Hence, you need to take proper intake of
proteins and carbohydrates. Intake of essential nutrients helps you to focus well.

23. Practise meditation:
Inspite of all the work, if you still seem that you cannot overcome fear and anxiety,
then try out meditation in the early morning. Meditation would bring your mind to focus.

It would also remove unwanted thoughts from your mind. Ask for some guidance on facts
about it. Or you could just squat on the floor, close your eyes and keep your face facing
upwards. Your palms should be open kept on lap facing upwards. Perform this for 10 to
15 minutes in a day early morning.

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