By: Emmanuel Johnson (Prof Jay).
It is that time of the semester again. Crash classes everywhere, different individuals stalling their sleep time, lecture rooms being filled up even in the middle of the night. However, while all these is going on, it is very needful to check our health status. Tips on the do's and don't of this period, what we might be overdosing on will be explained below. Enjoy
• Manage your caffeine intake 💊
Now is not the time to drink lots of coffee and Red Bull to continue to cram all day and night! A little bit of caffeine can be helpful for an extra boost, but too much can damage our memory retention and ability to sleep.
Do an audit on how much you’re consuming. Does this need to change?
• Sleep 💭 😴 🛌
In addition to reducing caffeine, make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Sleep replenishes your energy and helps you retain the information you’ve learned during the day. It also plays an important part in regulating our emotions, making us better able to concentrate during the day.
• Exercise ⚽🏀🥅
Exercising may seem difficult to do when you’re stressed, but it is proven that it can help with stress and anxiety. So even if you don’t feel like it, take yourself on a gentle walk, do some stretching, play with your dog, or whatever you can just to get your heart rate up and blood flowing.
• Take breaks 🌝🥂
Make sure you take short breaks every hour of study, this will help you remain on task. Studying for hours on end may seem like a good idea, but in reality, can cause you to lose concentration. Taking regular breaks can help us remain focused on tasks.
• Schedule time for things you enjoy 💃🧚🏻♂️🤸🏻♂️
Make sure you remember to continue doing the things you enjoy outside of study. Studying is important in the lead-up to exams, but fitting in things that you like doing, like seeing friends, exercising, or watching a TV show can give your brain a break and keep you active, energized, and happy. This will help you feel refreshed when you come back to study.
• Remember, not all stress is bad 📌🧖🏻♀️
In some cases, when we need to get something done, a little bit of stress can be the push we need to get moving. It can make you more alert and motivate you to study when you need to or get your mind ready for an exam. The trick is to know when it is too much stress.
Psychosope wishes everyone success in their exams🥂💜
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