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Exam stress can be more than feeling nervous on the day of an exam. It can also be how you feel building up to exams, during exams and when waiting for results.
1. | Feeling like you're not ready |
2. | Pressure from others |
3. | Pressure from yourself |
4. | Comparing yourself to others |
5. | Worrying about the future |
6. | Coping with life changes |
7. | Having difficulties at home or in your relationships |
8. | Being a caregiver |
9. | Coping with physical/ mental health problems |
10. | Anxiety about the future |
• Make time for things you enjoy
• Talk to others about how you feel
• Try to find balance
• Take care of your physical health
• Focus on yourself
• Finding a study group
• Making a revision timetable
• Working in the best way for you
• Revising in the best place for you
• Prepare your items the night before
• Start your day the best you can
• Try to ground yourself with a breathing exercise
• Take your time
• Remind yourself that it'll be over soon
• Try not to compare your answers to others
• Reward yourself
• Focus on next steps
• Relax before your next exam
Remember that it's ok to ask for help at any time! You can:
• Ask for help from your teachers or counselling services
• Talk to someone you trust (family/ friends)
• Speak to someone confidentially (e.g. through SOS/ Silver Ribbon Singapore)
• Try Wysa's AI therapy chatbot
Don't be afraid to reach out to mental health professionals when you need it.
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