Who has a good way to deal with study stress?

Question

I have a huge test comming up I have been studying till my brain feels like much. is there any way to beat the stress I am feeing?

Answer 1

First, a mini-lesson in how your brain works: whatever you are studying gets sorted and stored in the upper part of the brain (the neocortex). But to access that info, you have to get thru the brain's chemical gateway in the center of the brain (the limbic system). That's where all the emotional stuff is controlled by 5 glands. If you are stressed during (or while studying for) a test, you get anxious, worried, fearful, etc - and then that gate to access the stored info will close. It's called "downshifting." If you get REALLY terrified (like, if you think your life practically depends on this test), you can downshift even farther, into the base of the brain ("reptilian") where you will operate in a bare survival mode. And that test? You will not be able to remember anything - until you walk out, and then it might all come back in a chemical "whoosh." So, the solution: 1) remember that no test is likely to be a matter of life and death - even if it is a critical test, your entire future does not depend on the results. 2) Breathe! The best way to get those chemicals to chill out and let you have access to your higher thinking processes is to give that brain some oxygen, and to relax as much as you can. Deep breaths! 3) find some fun ways to study - if you are into music, set some of the hard stuff to a tune. If you like art, do some symbolic representation of the main ideas. If you like to move, then study while dancing around or shooting baskets. You'll be more relaxed, have more oxygen going, and will retain more. 4) The night before the test, stop studying and get a good night's sleep - it's the best way for your brain to catalog what it has taken in. 5) Remember to eat breakfast. 6) And enjoy the fact that you have a brain, a computer, school, and whatever else - life is good, you are fine, regardless of this or any other test!

Answer 2

Go to a park nearby ... fresh air helps... green surroundings... It helps me... I do a lot of reading and am always in front of a comp. So go for a walk in the park!!! Breathe the fresh air!!! Good luck with your exam/test.

Answer 3

there are different ways i deal with stress- these are usually going outside to take a breather, go to gym and just work out for a wee while, either listening to very loud music and screaming my lungs out or listening to chillout music and doing breathing exercises, taking a quick shower, hit the walls, screaming.... good luck with your test!!!

Answer 4

CHOCOLATE......SWEET GLORIOUS CHOCOLATE.....or..
SLEEEEEEP......SWEET GLORIOUS SLEEEEEEEP! Ive just graduated uni-and chocolate and sleep got me through it all.. but in all seriousness- fresh air, gym and a massage in that order..walk to ur gym, have a good workout, then grab a massage from either sumone at the gym or ur loved one...it works i promise.. GOOD LUCK!