Tips to help you destress during the lead-up to NATA

Exam time is invariably stress time. But it need not be so if you know how to keep all your stress and worry at bay. Here are some handy tips that can help to dissipate stress and make sure you can get through the NATA with ease.  

Reducing screen time

The first and foremost thing for a student preparing for an exam is to cut down on his screen time. The time we spent in front of a screen of a laptop, video games, and mobile phones are termed screen time. It not only takes away our precious preparation time, but it is also highly addictive making it difficult to concentrate on studies.

Positive self-talk

Never ever tell yourself that you can't do it or you are too stressed to do it. Practice positive self-talk, not just for your exams, but for your life ahead. Make "I can and I will", your mantra, to be repeated when you wake up, when you go to bed, when you sit down to study and whenever you feel worried about exams.

Rest your brain

It is very important to take breaks and rest your brain during preparations. The best method would be to study for 45- 60 minutes at a stretch and then taking a break of about 10-15 minutes. During the break, stretch yourself, move the head from side to side and involve in something positive which makes the brain refreshed.

Eat healthily

Avoiding oily, spicy, and junk food during exam time is an overlooked tip to reduce your stress. The simplest science behind this wisdom is that when you eat heavier or eat greasier food, the digestive system will take up more of your energy and blood flow. This deprives the brain, resulting in fatigue and concentration difficulties, which cause more stress.