How to tackle exam stress?

Just few things to help you get through your exams:

Relaxation apps

There are 5 relaxation apps on this device. Choose the one most appropriate for your needs or just try them all:

 

Headspace	iPhone	Android
Imagine Clarity	iPhone	Android
Anxiety Free	iPhone
Calm	iPhone	Android
What’s Up?	iPhone	Android

Podcasts

Listen to some helpful podcasts either by downloading the Podcasts app (if using Apple devices) or the Google Play Music app (Android devices).

Why not try one of these podcasts:

1.     Daily Meditation Podcast (iOS)

2.     Kwik Brain: Memory Improvement (iOS)

3.     Think Yourself Healthy

 

Ted Talks

We reccomend:

How to make stress your friend?

The case for optimism

The new era of positive psychology

The surprising science of happiness

 

E-books

1.     Elkin. A. (2013). Stress management for dummies.

2.     McLaughlin A. (2004). Managing stress & your health.

3.     Smith J. C. (2002). Stress management a comprehensive handbook of techniques and strategies.

4.     Rogers H. & Maytan M. (2012). Mindfulness for the next generation: helping emerging adults manage stress and lead healthier lives.

5.     Hasson G. (2015) Mindfulness Pocketbook Little exercises for a calmer life.

 

Websites

You can also take a look at these helpful websites:

https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/resources

http://www.matthieuricard.org/

https://tinybuddha.com/

https://www.headspace.com/

https://gretchenrubin.com/

https://www.lifehack.org/

https://zenhabits.net/

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hse/proc-prac/stress-management/

 

We know the exam period can be stressful, please make sure you take good care of yourself. Good luck!