As it's April, tests are just around the corner. My GCSE'S are coming up quite soon, so of course am quite nervous and stressed so I decided to compile some tips to help with all the exam stress. 
Know when to stop.
You should stop revising 24 hours before your test because you're not going to learn a lot of new content. The likelihood is much higher that you're going to stress yourself out and confuse yourself. For last minute, flashcards can be a good resource. They can earn you a few more points on test day, and it's a much healthier thing to do than starting on page one of the textbook.
Start revising in advance
Start revising in advance
Everybody knows that revising a little bit over a long period of time is the right way to study, and yet we are all terrible at actually putting this plan into effect. The best time to start revising is at the beginning of the class. Set aside a little time each week to sit down and organize your notes and think about what's going well and what's going badly. Remember that cramming is toxic!
Know your targets.
It becomes quite east to feel like you're simply jumping through a series of hoops as opposed to understanding why that class and that test are relevant to you. If you figure out really why you want to do well, you’ll become more motivated to do so.
It becomes quite east to feel like you're simply jumping through a series of hoops as opposed to understanding why that class and that test are relevant to you. If you figure out really why you want to do well, you’ll become more motivated to do so.
Prioritise the tests that are most important
It's a definite mistake to consider all of your tests equal if you're better at one subject than another this is why you shouldn't commit equally to revising for each test. This will take away from an opportunity to really commit time where needed
It's a definite mistake to consider all of your tests equal if you're better at one subject than another this is why you shouldn't commit equally to revising for each test. This will take away from an opportunity to really commit time where needed
Learn how you revise best.
Everyone learns differently and just because your friend makes colourful notes, doesn't
mean that's the best way for you to revise too. Any revising is good revising,
so do it the way that works best for you.
Get a good night's sleep.
Eight hours is ideal for the night before a test. It may be tempting to stay up
late revising, but remember: you're going to need energy and focus while you're
taking your test.
Relax.
You've survived final exams before, and you'll survive them this time too. If you're feeling nervous when you sit down to take the test, take three slow, steady breaths.
You've survived final exams before, and you'll survive them this time too. If you're feeling nervous when you sit down to take the test, take three slow, steady breaths.
Be positive
Have a positive attitude towards your work really helps when you have a lot to do and would rather be somewhere else. Even though you may not feel like working, just pretending to love what you do can make your day better and you may even finish your task before you realise it!
Have a positive attitude towards your work really helps when you have a lot to do and would rather be somewhere else. Even though you may not feel like working, just pretending to love what you do can make your day better and you may even finish your task before you realise it!
Look
forward.
Anything you long for can help you get through with less stress and more happiness! Look forward to an hour of your favourite novel before bed?
Anything you long for can help you get through with less stress and more happiness! Look forward to an hour of your favourite novel before bed?
