The end of the semester is near, and your upcoming exam date is getting closer. Staying calm and relaxed before your test may seem like a high order, but it’s not as impossible as you think. Although you can not predict what questions you will have during your exam, you can change your attitude, habits, and disposition. We have put together many tips and tricks to keep you calm and satisfied before the big day arrives.

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Tighten your muscle groups one by one and relax.
Mindfulness meditation helps you focus on the present.
The lotus post is an easy, relaxing way to center yourself.
Exercise pumps you full of feel-good hormones.
Abdominal breathing is a quick, easy way to relax.
Chamomile helps to reduce stress and increases relaxation.
Pretend you are talking to a friend when you think of the exam.
Do not imagine the worst situations.
Do not stress about oversleeping your exam.
Get at least 7 hours of sleep every night during your final exam week.
Eat protein-rich foods and whole grains before your test.
Give yourself time to move around and find space.

Tighten your muscle groups one by one and relax.

Take a deep breath and press your hands for up to 10 seconds. Then relax for about 10 to 20 seconds. Repeat this process with your other muscle groups, moving to your wrists and forearms, biceps and upper arms, shoulders, forehead, eyes, and nose, cheeks and jaws, mouth, back of the neck, front of neck, chest, back, abdomen, hips and buttocks, thighs and lower legs.

Mindfulness meditation helps you focus on the present.

Find a comfortable place to just sit and breathe. As you meditate, focus on the present moment instead of worrying about your exam. Some people find that repeating a prayer or mantra can also be soothing.

The lotus post is an easy, relaxing way to center yourself.

Look for a flat, open area where you can sit comfortably. Then fold your legs inward, and place your left foot on top of your right buttock and your right ankle over your left leg. Take a deep breath and then switch your legs.

Chilled eagle, eye-of-the-needle, and cow-face are some other relaxing postures you can try.

Exercise pumps you full of feel-good hormones.

If you are stressed the night before an exam, take a break and go for a walk, jog, or another workout. Any form of physical activity will help boost your endorphins and also balance your stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline.

You might want to stop by the gym or take a brisk walk through campus.

Essential oil with lavender can make you feel less anxious.

Use a traditional distributor, or fill in the aromatherapy chains, keychains and bracelets with the oil. You can also try aromatherapy using body oil, or with an aroma stick.

Aroma sticks are also known as inhalers for essential oil. You can find these and other aromatherapy accessories online or in specialty stores.
Lemon, bergamot, ylang-ylang, clary sage, and jasmine oils are other great options to relieve stress.

Abdominal breathing is a quick, easy way to relax.

Sit or lie down, place your left hand on your stomach and your right hand over your heart. Breathe deeply through your nose and push your left hand forward with your stomach. Then exhale through packed lips and feel your left-hand sink in with your stomach. Repeat this technique at least 3 times and see if you feel different.

Chamomile helps to reduce stress and increases relaxation.

Enjoy the night before you test a cup of chamomile tea before getting ready for bed. If you are struggling to fall asleep, Ashwagandha or valerian root can also help.

Pretend you are talking to a friend when you think of the exam.

You would not tell a friend that they did not study enough, or that they would fail, right? Embrace that friendly, encouraging, and compassionate tone and apply it to yourself when you feel a few nerves coming before the test.

‘I did everything I could to prepare for this test’ or ‘All I can do is try my best’ are some examples of helpful, positive thoughts.

Do not imagine the worst situations.

Chances are you will not go to school or get a pass mark on your test. Rather, think of all the positive things that can happen! Imagine that you obtain a good mark on your examination, or obtain a specific GPA at the end of the semester.

For example, you can hang a test with high marks in your room so that you can visualize your purpose.

Do not stress about oversleeping your exam.

Instead, set up multiple alarms on your phone or alarm clock so that you are ready to start the day with enough time to save. You can set your alarms 15 minutes apart, or even five minutes apart, if you feel ambitious.

Get at least 7 hours of sleep every night during your final exam week.

Don’t pull the all-nighters to study last minute; Rather, try to get 7-9 hours of sleep every night. In this way, you will be well rested and alert when your exam date is walking around. On top of that, a night’s sleep makes it much easier to deal with and deal with all the exam nerves at the last minute.

Eat protein-rich foods and whole grains before your test.

According to health experts, foods like muesli, wholemeal porridge, and a slice or 2 of wholemeal bread are excellent breakfast options. Also add a little yogurt, milk, or eggs to the mixture – these protein-rich foods will help you stay satiated throughout your exam.

You can enjoy creamed eggs on toast, or a cup of yogurt with fruit.
A bowl of oatmeal with sliced fruit and nuts is an excellent option, as well as a smoked salmon omelet.

Give yourself time to move around and find space.

Feel free to stretch your legs and move around, but try not to talk to other test runners. If you compare notes with other students, you may feel even more nervous before the test.