{"id":48079,"date":"2019-05-29T13:20:28","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T20:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/world.edu\/?p=48079"},"modified":"2019-05-29T13:20:28","modified_gmt":"2019-05-29T20:20:28","slug":"exam-stress-five-tips-to-make-it-an-asset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.edu\/exam-stress-five-tips-to-make-it-an-asset\/","title":{"rendered":"Exam stress: Five tips to make it an asset"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nLast springboard for exams, graduation – or even entry into the workforce, for the oldest of them – the end of the semester represents for students one of the most stressful periods of year.<\/p>\n

According to a study conducted in the United States, 60% of undergraduates report experiencing above-average stress levels during this period.\u00a0More than a third say that this has pulled their academic performance\u00a0down<\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0Although stress can have negative effects, as a specialist in stress management, I know there are ways to make it an\u00a0asset<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are some ways to help young people look after their own well-being in the final stretch of the year.<\/p>\n

Accept stress<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It has happened that schools and universities encourage their students to enjoy a\u00a0“spring without stress”<\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0If the sending of this kind of message starts from a good intention, it can give them unrealistic expectations.<\/p>\n

The end of the semester is indeed a stressful period.\u00a0Trying to escape this reality can do more harm than good.\u00a0This is the case if students are worried about the very fact of feeling stress.\u00a0This will lead them to avoid stressful situations not to amplify these sensations.\u00a0To reduce their stress levels, they will be tempted to postpone their revisions or homework.<\/p>\n

This kind of avoidance can in turn generate more pressure, as the causes of stress will not dissipate.\u00a0This will create new problems, such as\u00a0feeling depressed<\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0If the avoidance strategy seems instinctive, research shows that accepting this stress would actually allow some students\u00a0to protect themselves<\/a>\u00a0from negative emotions such as fear.<\/p>\n

Change your point of view<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stress can be harmful but it can also make people more productive and focused, and promote\u00a0personal growth<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

The way you think about stress is important too.\u00a0Some research even shows that your beliefs about it could become\u00a0self-fulfilling prophecies<\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0This means that if you think that the effects of stress are dangerous, they can be more dangerous.\u00a0Conversely, if you think they are\u00a0useful<\/a>\u00a0, you will get more positive results according to Alia Crum, psychology professor at Stanford.<\/p>\n

Adopting a positive point of view on stress can only be beneficial.<\/p>\n

Give a sense of stress<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Research shows that attaching\u00a0meaning<\/a>\u00a0to stressors in your life can help you better manage them.<\/p>\n

In her book\u00a0The Right Side of Stress<\/em><\/a>\u00a0, psychologist Kelly McGonigal argues that a meaningful life is a stressful life.\u00a0In other words, the most important sources of stress in our lives cut across the main sources of meaning.\u00a0As far as the students are concerned, we must realize that all the obligations they have to submit to – homework, tests and projects – are an essential step in the realization of their goals, their dreams, and the accomplishment of their passions.<\/p>\n

Soliciting your network<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It is important for students to look to their social network and the people they trust to share what they are experiencing.<\/p>\n

Research shows that social connections are important for\u00a0managing stress<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0overcoming it<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Calling on others can help to cope with difficulties and change the way stressors are evaluated.\u00a0In short, stressful situations will seem less threatening and less negative.\u00a0Use of social resources\u00a0has been\u00a0shown<\/a>\u00a0to promote physical and mental health, provide a sense of control, and even help strengthen the immune system.<\/p>\n

To know how to be grateful<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When students are stressed, pessimism slips more easily into their daily lives.\u00a0In these cases, they may tend to overlook the positive things that happen to them.\u00a0If they rely on the right events that occur and know how to sincerely express their gratitude, despite the stress they are undergoing, they will notice\u00a0interesting changes<\/a>\u00a0, especially a decrease in this same stress.<\/p>\n

Gratitude can improve\u00a0mental health<\/a>\u00a0and overall well-being.\u00a0So go ahead and take advantage of this positive emotion.\u00a0The stress will not disappear completely, but the students will be better armed in the face of the pressures that still remain.<\/p>\n

Author Bio:<\/strong> Jennifer Wegmann is Professor of Health and Wellness Studies at Binghamton University, State University of New York<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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