Final year exams survival guide

Final year exams survival guide Final year exams survival guidePosted October 13, 2011, by Darryn King Every year, Year 12 students around Australia sit their final year exams. Here are some tips, not for studying, but for coping with all the other baggage that exam time brings. Feed your brain Be especially careful choosing what to eat before an exam. Fuelling yourself with sugar and caffeine may sound like a good idea, until you come down from your high halfway through the exam and are suddenly unable to concentrate. Likewise, its probably not a good idea to gorge yourself prior to entering the exam room chances are youll feel bloated and a little bit sleepy. Instead, keep yourself well fed with regular, balanced meals and healthy snacks. Dont forget your bottle of water especially to keep away those nasty headaches. And dont ever, EVER skip breakfast. Get physical Another important part of keeping healthy is to make sure you dont coop yourself up indoors all day. Even if you ha ve a lot of studying to do, occasional physical exercise even if it is just going for a walk outside every now and then is a good way to unwind and quite necessary to keep sane. Getting some sunlight (and some Vitamin D) is important for your health and wellbeing too. Hermit or social animal? So, should you stop taking calls, delete your Internet messaging programs and shut yourself off from your friends? Or should you keep in contact to alleviate the boredom and keep in touch with reality? If youre on top of your studies, you might find yourself with mora free time than you were anticipating. Everyones different, so youll have to find a healthy balance between socialising and study that works for you. Its also important to not immediately throw your nose back on the grindstone after a big exam reward yourself with some time off Rest and relaxation The typical Year 12 student should be getting around eight hours sleep a night. You need to walk into that exam room feeling rested a nd awake, not exhausted and worn out. Pulling all-nighters and staying awake for 31 hours is not the way to go about it. Also, make sure you go to bed at a reasonable hour disrupting your sleep cycle or messing with your circadian rhythms will be bad news for your powers of concentration. You basically need to know when enough is enough. Take breaks and some time to relax though be wary of the brain-numbing powers of television Try reading a book or listening to music instead. Its not the end of the world Calm down Its not the end of the world, even if you dont get the marks you planned for. If youre freaking out too much over the exams, chances are youll be stressed out in the exam room, which is anything but productive. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searches11 top tips for effective time managementtips for first year university studentsbest careers for the next ten yearswork experience ideas year 12year 10 work experience sydney CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire verbunden Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineDarryn KingRelated ArticlesBrowse moreAgricultureEducationFive industries with the brightest futuresWish you could look into a crystal ball and find out where to take your career? We put a spotlight on national skills shortages to bring you five industries that are tipped to undergo significant growth well into the future.Career progressionJob advertisement tipsDrop Everything And Read This Guide To Personal BrandingA strong personal brand is the key to personal and professional success. Heres why - along with 9 great tips to create your own unforgettable brand.Work/ life balance12 Signs Youre A WorkaholicAdmitting youre a work addict isnt easy. Here are 12 signs to snap you out of denial and help you make a change