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Exam Stress

Exam Stress. What is it? The signs The causes Which type are you? How to minimise stress. What is stress?. Feeling created when you react to certain events. Body’s way of; a) rising to a challenge b) preparing to meet a tough situation Can be useful in improving performance.

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Exam Stress

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  1. Exam Stress What is it? The signs The causes Which type are you? How to minimise stress

  2. What is stress? • Feeling created when you react to certain events. • Body’s way of; a) rising to a challenge b) preparing to meet a tough situation • Can be useful in improving performance

  3. What is exam stress? • As the exam draws nearer pupils begin to feel anxious and panicky. • Ability comes into doubt. • Fear creeps in. • Internal voice gets louder and faster.

  4. Signs of Stress • Difficulty in concentrating • Inability to make minor decisions • Headaches, tummy aches • Lack of; sleep, appetite, joy, happiness • Irritability, over-reacting, no sense of humour, out-bursts • Preoccupied with negative thoughts • Withdrawal from friends, social situations • Increase in risk taking behaviour

  5. Causes of exam stress • You may be a natural worrier • Your own or Parent’s expectations • Good study habits not developed • Not prepared enough for the exams • Taking on others’ stress • Not prioritising properly

  6. Which type are you? • The self-indulgent student • The tense and fearful student • The perfectionist student

  7. How to minimise stress • Get help with your planning; become organised • Exercise • Hang out with friends/listen to music • Deep breathing exercises • Set realistic goals • Have multiple options to achieve your goals • Become aware and possibly change that internal voice • Mental rehearsal/visualisation • Speak to someone about how you are feeling

  8. What to do if stressed • If you are worried about yourself, your daughter or another student contact the school and report your concern. Do not wait and worry in silence. We are here to help.

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