Stress awareness month raises awareness of the causes, dangers and learning how to cope with stress. We want to highlight that exams can also be a challenging part of your time at university, but there are ways to help ease the stress and think positively!
Studying
- Relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, listening to music or perhaps drawing are ways of demonstrating creative revision and studying. Stretching is also a great way of relieving any tension and refocusing the brain!
- You can find resources via the library Shelf-Help with books chosen to cope with exam stress and overcome uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
- If you are a visual learner and trying to tackle complex topics, post-it notes are a colourful and creative way to organise your thoughts!
Post-it-notes
- You could study with a friend or even talk to a family member! This can boost your mood, motivation, and confidence.
- Try a new environment to study in; take your books and laptop to a coffee shop or head on down to the library! Libraries offer quiet, comfortable, safe spaces to support you with your studies and revision. For example, Edinburgh Napier University Libraries have study spaces and group study rooms equipped with plasma screens and a whiteboard to accommodate your study needs. You can book these at resourcebooker.napier.ac.uk
- Each campus library has a relaxation zone for you to take time out and explore your creative side. If you are studying from home there is also a virtual relaxation space on our library blog!Β
- Β Have plenty of breaks and refreshments in between your studies!
Relax and study at home
- Remember that your best is good enough and think about how far you have come with your goals and achievements.
For additional support visit
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/14-ways-to-beat-exam-stress/
