( The month of March heralds spring i...)Busting the Exam Blues,Health

The month of March heralds spring in several parts of the world, while the temperature scales begin their steady ascend in tropical hinterlands//. But March is infamous for a strange 'fever', characterized by sweaty palms and sleepless nights, that grips several homes, especially those of school- and college–going children. Yes, it is that time of the year for exams, when adolescent competence, along with parental senility, is put to test.

Examinations have all along been associated with stress. But the modern mantra of 'make or break' has multiplied the tension several- fold, leading to suicide among youngsters who are conditioned to believe that exams are the reason for man's existence on earth. The teens, who already have trouble coping with their surging hormones, find that their pre- and post- exam trauma is something that is 'more than they can chew'.

At overwhelming proportions, stress may display several symptoms such as, palpitations, excessive sweating, anxiety, loss of appetite, poor sleep, indigestion, poor memory and depression, besides several others. A certain level of stress is an essential ingredient for success. It is inbuilt into our body's warning system, as the adrenalin cruising through us keeps us vigilant, and alerts us to threatening situations.

However it is important to maintain stress at optimum levels to maximize our performance. Controlling panic and maintaining a 'level' head will take a person a very long way. Here are certain tips to 'catch the bull by its horn' and to make those grades good and glowing:

Treat yourself kindly

? Make sure you study in a calm, distraction-free environment

? Do not stay in your study all day, without a break

? Alternate your study time with time for relaxation

? Study continuously for two hours only '"/>




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