1. EXAM STRESS – Exam Buddy App
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EXAM STRESS – Exam Buddy App

3. Discuss stress bucket, and how they might get filled up quite a lot during exam time

4. Signs & Symptoms of Stress
Migraines/Headaches
Forgetfulness
Difficulty sleeping or waking up
Unexplained aches and pains
Feeling run down and tired
Increased heart rate
Loss of interest in activities
Blurred vision and/or dizziness
Change in appetite
How do we know someone is stressed? Get ideas from the audience first
What changes can we notice?
Reminder that stress is natural and normal, and we can use these as warning signs that we need to use some of our destressing tools

5. The science behind Managing exam stress
Video 2:30
Reminder that stress is natural and normal – and needed.
But we need to manage it so that our stress levels don’t get too high.
Alternative video…
BBC radio 1:
BBC brain smart

6. Tips and advice to manage stress
Before the Exam
Eat healthily
Get your eight hours sleep.
Get organised and prepare. Make a realistic timetable. Stick to it.
Reward yourself.
Plan social media breaks.
Learn to recognise when you are becoming stressed.
Make time to socialise
What tips and advise would you give a friend to manage stress around exams
Emphasise to students the importance of talking to a trusted person if they are experiencing stress. They can talk to teachers, tutors, parents, siblings, friends or classmates. It is important to get help and not suffer in silence.
Some ideas:
Slow breathing
Exercise
Sleep
Socialising

7. Tips and advice to manage stress
During the Exam
Sit back for a moment and control your breathing.
Talk to the invigilator if you feel overwhelmed.
Take your time when reading questions to help you feel in control.
What tips and advise would you give a friend to manage stress around exams
Emphasise to students the importance of talking to a trusted person if they are experiencing stress. They can talk to teachers, tutors, parents, siblings, friends or classmates. It is important to get help and not suffer in silence.
Some ideas:
Slow breathing
Exercise
Sleep
Socialising

8. Tips and advice to manage stress
After the Exam
Keep things in perspective and learn from others
Remember that there is life after exams!
There will be a point when the exam is over, so working hard for a short time will pay off!
What tips and advise would you give a friend to manage stress around exams
Emphasise to students the importance of talking to a trusted person if they are experiencing stress. They can talk to teachers, tutors, parents, siblings, friends or classmates. It is important to get help and not suffer in silence.
Some ideas:
Slow breathing
Exercise
Sleep
Socialising