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Slow Your Breathing

Take deep breaths for 2 minutesIt instantly relaxes your mind and body

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5–4–3–2–1 Technique

Notice things you can see, hear, and feel

This brings your focus back to the present

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Avoid Last-Minute Comparison

Stop discussing answers or syllabus with others

It increases stress, not marks

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Positive Self-Talk

Remind yourself:

“I have prepared”

“I can handle this exam”

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Light Movement Helps

Stretch or walk for a few minutes

It reduces anxiety and clears your head

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Focus Only on the Paper

Don't think about results or difficulty

Just solve one question at a time

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Stress is normal

Calm thinking improves performance

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15 Jan 2026

EXAM STRESS? TRY THESE 5 QUICK CALMING TRICKS

Slow Your Breathing

Take deep breaths for 2 minutesIt instantly relaxes your mind and body

5–4–3–2–1 Technique

Notice things you can see, hear, and feel

This brings your focus back to the present

Avoid Last-Minute Comparison

Stop discussing answers or syllabus with others

It increases stress, not marks

Positive Self-Talk

Remind yourself:

“I have prepared”

“I can handle this exam”

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Light Movement Helps

Stretch or walk for a few minutes

It reduces anxiety and clears your head

Focus Only on the Paper

Don't think about results or difficulty

Just solve one question at a time

Stress is normal

Calm thinking improves performance

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15 Jan 2026

EXAM STRESS? TRY THESE 5 QUICK CALMING TRICKS

Slow Your BreathingTake deep breaths for 2 minutesIt instantly relaxes your mind and body

5–4–3–2–1 TechniqueNotice things you can see, hear, and feelThis brings your focus back to the present

Avoid Last-Minute ComparisonStop discussing answers or syllabus with othersIt increases stress, not marks

Positive Self-TalkRemind yourself:“I have prepared”“I can handle this exam”

Heading 3

Light Movement HelpsStretch or walk for a few minutesIt reduces anxiety and clears your head

Focus Only on the PaperDon't think about results or difficultyJust solve one question at a time

Stress is normalCalm thinking improves performance

Check More Stories

Slow Your Breathing

Take deep breaths for 2 minutesIt instantly relaxes your mind and body

5–4–3–2–1 Technique

Notice things you can see, hear, and feel

This brings your focus back to the present

Avoid Last-Minute Comparison

Stop discussing answers or syllabus with others

It increases stress, not marks

Positive Self-Talk

Remind yourself:

“I have prepared”

“I can handle this exam”

Light Movement Helps

Stretch or walk for a few minutes

It reduces anxiety and clears your head

Focus Only on the Paper

Don't think about results or difficulty

Just solve one question at a time

Stress is normal

Calm thinking improves performance