Beat the Exam Jitters with these Meditation Techniques
There is not a soul that doesn’t feel the jitters before the exam, not even the student with straight A’s in class. But Holistic Learning here presents you with a few essential techniques to beat it. Read to know more.
You can study diligently the entire semester, and even score through the roof in the mocks tests and pop-quizzes, but your form on the day of the exam will determine your final scores. As debatable as it sounds, a student has to be in his/her best form physically and mentally, on exam day. Otherwise, all the efforts during the study and revision hours become futile. Now, there can be multiple reasons causing a student loses focus while attempting a paper; the most common being stress and anxiety.
We are all pretty familiar with exam jitters. Even the straight ‘A’ students experience it before E-day. It is one of the primary reasons why a student, even after preparing well might not perform as intended. So, how does one prevent that? Holistic Learning presents you with the most effective meditation techniques to reduce stress and induce calm and clarity before the exams.
Many Benefits of Meditation
Meditation is not a new-age concept. It has been in practice for centuries and has proven highly effective to counter the stress inducers in the body. Now, a lot of you might think that meditation is all about breathing in and out following a specific technique; while that is partially true, meditation is so much more than that.
It induces a deep state of tranquillity and relaxation, giving your mind a sense of calm and clarity, much required in high-pressure situations like an exam. Meditation helps you to focus better by eliminating distractive thoughts cluttering the mind. It enhances the physical and emotional being, bringing out the best state of a person.
Studies have shown that students who meditate have improved sense of comprehension, memory retention, high concentration levels, and the state of mind to prevent stress and anxiety.
Meditation Techniques We Recommend
Dedicated to students dealing with exam-related anxiety and stress, Holistic Learning presents a few meditation techniques that will offer some relief.
Focus on a single thing; can be the sound of wind or rain, the tick-tock of the clock, the flame of a candle, or the simple regulation of breathing in and out. You might feel difficult to concentrate in the beginning, with a million things crossing your mind, but don’t give up; keep trying to focus. Stay in that focused state for at least a few minutes and increase the duration as you master the technique over time. Once you are done, you will feel a sense of relief, more clarity, and decluttering of unnecessary thoughts.
You can even meditate while walking. Firstly, you have to find a quiet place not frequented by many people or devoid of loud noise. While walking try to focus on how the ground feels under your feet and focus on regulating your breathing. Try and concentrate on the natural sounds surrounding you. This form of meditation gives you peace of mind and a sense of tranquillity. It is known to boost productivity and creativity.
Conclusion
These are the two most effective meditation techniques that work wonders in calming the exam jitters. If you need more help with guided meditation, then feel free to reach out to our experts at Holistic Learning. We offer sessions including stress management, breathing exercises, intention-setting, and more designed for students.
Author Bio: Eli M. is the Chief Wellness Officer at Holistic Learning with a background in cognitive neuroscience. Here he explains to the readers the meditation techniques and how beneficial they are.