1. Tools for Studying and Stress Relief

2. Start Early! Give yourself enough time to study well
Research shows that studying in short intervals is best
Place all your tests on a calendar so you know when they are
Make a study schedule with everything you should study for the test and when you should study it

3. Make a Nice Study Space
Make sure you have enough space to spread out your books
Make sure the space is bright enough and the chair is comfortable
Get rid of all distractions so you can focus

4. How Should You Study?
A good starting place is to write down everything you know about the subject
This helps you identify what you don’t know yet
After you have study, write it all out again
Explain what you have learned to someone else
Being able to explain something well tells you how much you really know

5. More Study Tips Take practice exams on old tests
If there are no practice exams, write one with the subject material
From a study group with friends
Ask each other questions and help explain the subject
Take regular breaks
Drink lots of water and eat healthy snacks
Get a good amount of sleep

6. Stress Relief! Being a student can be hard!
It’s important to find healthy ways to deal with the stresses of being a student

7. Power nap! Being sleep deprived and tired has many disadvantageous
It makes you impatient, anxious, less productive, and easily stressed
A quick minute nap in the afternoon can combat these effects
You’ll often wake up feeling refreshed and less stressed

8. Meditation If you can’t nap during the day you can try meditation
Meditation is great for a quick 5 to 20 minute relaxation break from the stresses of the day
Meditation can have an extreme calming effect on the body
Meditation involves sitting quietly in a relaxed position
Focus on your breathing and clear your mind of all thoughts

9. Visualization
Visualization is another great method for relaxation and stress relief
It is similar to meditation, but instead of clearing your mind, you focus on achieving your goals
Pick one specific goal, like doing well on your test, and visualize it happening
Focus on all the details and see yourself doing well on the test

10. Exercise Exercise can be a fantastic stress reliever
It releases endorphins in your body that give you a boost of positive energy
It gets your mind off of the things that are causing you stress
It can be as easy as going for a walk outside or playing some football

11. Laughter “Laughter is the best medicine”
Laughing increases oxygen and blood flow which helps reduce stress
Take a break from studying and watch a funny video, or read some jokes

12. How do you manage your stress?