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A guide for young people on exam stress

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How to deal with exam stress

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Let your trusted friends and family know that you're struggling

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Ask for help - think about all the practical support you need

3.

Find a study group, or start on your own

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Be kind to yourself - write a list of your strengths and what you've achieved so far

The importance of self-care

Self-care is the little things we do to look after our own mental health.
You deserve to look after yourself. You might feel like you don't have time for self-care but you need time to unwind in order to be productive later!

Keep it in perspective

1.

Success is not linear

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Without failure we cannot grow, and there will be no success

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Many of us have great practical skills, but just do not perform ideally in exams

Remind yourself

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Your grades do not define who you are

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Make a list of all the things you want from life which do not involve exams

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Have fun - a life outside exams is important too

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Create boundaries between work and play

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Remember your strengths, skills, qualities

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Your help and happiness are worth looking after

Revision tips

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Break content up into smaller chunks and create a daily timetable

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Be realistic about what you can achieve in a day

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Make sure you take regular breaks

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Not everyone studies the same way

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Focus on you - try not to compare yourself to others

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Drink water, eat and sleep well

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Breathe

Dealing with disappointing exam results

1.

Breathe

2.

Speak to someone

3.

Explore your options

4.

Take your time when it comes to decisions

Getting help in Singapore

National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am-12am daily)
Mental wellbeing:
• Fei Yue’s Online Counselling Service
• Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
• Samaritans of Singapore (1-767)
• Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)

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