Tutorial 23/03/26 Managing Exam Stress
Tutorial W/C 23/03/26
Managing Exam
Stress!
Items in this lesson
Tutorial W/C 23/03/26
Managing Exam
Stress!
Contents
Annual Mental Health questionnaire
Exam/ Assignment anxiety advice
Holiday Activities at Wealdstone Youth Club
Upcoming Careers Fair
How do exams make you feel?
What time can stress peak during exams?
Just after midnight
Mid-afternoon
Early morning hours
Late evening
Prioritise your time when revising
Prioritising your time, subjects and workload can make a big difference and help to reduce your anxiety levels. You'll be able to ensure that the really important stuff is covered – and at the right time.
Make a table with the dates of each exam and how many topics need to be covered for each. This will give you a clear idea of how much time you need to dedicate to each exam topic and when you need to start revising.
As you progress through your revision, tick off the topics that you've completed. This will give you a small sense of achievement, knowing that you're making progress
What can you do to support yourself during exams?
Exercise and eat healthily are two things!
Sometimes the idea of exercising during times of high stress feels like the last thing you want to do. However, you'll feel better afterwards.
Exercise gets your blood flowing and your heart pumping. It's a proven stress-buster as it helps to produce endorphins. So, once you stop working out, you can feel a lot more alert than you had been earlier.
Give yourself that push to go for a run or visit the gym. You could even just head out for a brisk walk if you fancy a lighter form of exercise.
Eating the right foods during stressful times is also absolutely crucial for mental health and well-being. We have an entire list of the best foods to eat during exam time. Not only can these snacks reduce stress, but they can also increase brain power. Win-win
What else could you do to avoid feeling stressed?
Taking a break from social media while revising can really help reduce stress and improve focus.
Apps like Instagram and TikTok are designed to keep your attention, so it’s easy to lose track of time. Try setting limits or only checking them during planned breaks.
If you find it hard to stay off your phone, you could try a focus app that rewards you for not using it.
Studying in shorter, focused blocks (around 25–60 minutes) with regular breaks is often more effective than long, uninterrupted sessions.Slide text
Cutting back on caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol during exams can help reduce stress and improve sleep. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants that can increase anxiety, while alcohol can make stress harder to manage.
Try to limit coffee to one cup a day, reduce or avoid smoking/vaping, and skip alcohol where possible. If you can’t cut them out completely, monitor your intake and consider alternatives like water or herbal tea to stay hydrated and focused.
Cut out caffeine, alcohol and nicotine
Make your own version of this sample Study Plan
One of the best ways to reduce exam stress is practice. Mock exams and past questions help you understand what to expect and how to answer effectively.
Focus especially on topics you find challenging, and practise planning and writing answers. This will build confidence and prepare you for a range of questions.
Do mock exams at home
Improve your exam time management
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