This document provides information and tips for exam preparation and stress management. It discusses what stress is, common causes of stress like poor time management and social media overuse, and how stress can sometimes be beneficial in small amounts by boosting immune and brain function. The document then gives many suggestions for dealing with stress such as eating a healthy diet high in vitamins and minerals, staying organized, relaxing with hobbies, exercising, sleeping well, breathing exercises, helping others, and planning exam preparation the night before and on the day of the exam.

1. Exam Preparation

2. Exam Preparation
- What is stress?
- Why am I stressed?
- Can stress be a good thing?
- How do I cope with stress?
- What do I do the night before an exam?
- What do I do on the day of the exam?

3. What is stress?
Our body’s
reaction to
being put under
pressure.
The body
releases cortisol
and adrenaline.
Feelings of
anxiety, fear
and anger.
The ‘fight or
flight’ response.
Being stressed
for a prolonged
period of time
can cause
changes in your
brain.

4. Why am I stressed?
What if
I fail?
What if my
friends do
better than
me?
I’ve never
done well
before.
Brain Spam.

5. Why am I stressed?
Habits.
Lack of
preparation.
Poor time
management.
Social media.
Bad sleep
hygiene.
Poor diet.
Lack of
exercise.

6. Can stress be a good thing?
Experiencing
lots of stress
can increase
your chances of
dying early IF
YOU BELIEVE
THAT STRESS
IS HARMFUL.
If you believe
that stress
reactions are
beneficial, there
is no effect on
life expectancy.
It’s all in your mind.

7. Can stress be a good thing?
Urges
you to
seek
support.
Is an anti-
inflammatory and
helps your heart
to heal.
Helping
others
releases
more.
Oxytocin

8. Can stress be a good thing?
Brain
functions
quicker.
Makes you breathe
faster, getting
more oxygen to
the brain.
Boosts
immune
system.
Adrenaline

9. How do I deal with stress?
Eat a balanced diet.

10. How do I deal with stress?
Crunchy things
provide stress relief
(and vitamins)!
Magnesium keeps
cortisol levels lower.
Walnuts help your
memory. Vitamin C in
berries keeps
your immune
system strong.

11. How do I deal with stress?
Full of vitamin B6
which boosts
serotonin. Also helps
regulate blood
pressure and blood
sugar.
You are 70% water,
and constantly using
it. Drink as much as
you can!
High in B6,
potassium and
magnesium- great
for combatting
stress.

12. How do I deal with stress?
Cut down on social media!
Studies show links between
social media and mental
health problems.
Click on the faces to access some websites aimed at helping you cut down.

13. How do I deal with stress?
Stay organised.
Click on each tick to explore some websites,
apps and documents that can help you get
organised!

14. How do I deal with stress?
Relax.
- Plan in time to see
friends.
- Plan time to do your
hobbies.
- If you don’t have any
hobbies- find one!
- Downtime is important
for your mental health.

15. How do I deal with stress?
Exercise.
- The more you exercise, the
more energy you have.
- Releases endorphins and
increases reception of
serotonin and oxytocin.
- Can be social.
- Feel like you’ve achieve
something.

16. How do I deal with stress?
Sleep.
- Between 8-10 hours each night.
- No screens 1 hour before bed.
- Have a consistent routine.

17. How do I deal with stress?
Breathe

18. How do I deal with stress?
A study was conducted where
people who experience lots of
stress were studied. Their risk
of dying earlier due to stress-
related complications were 30%
higher than those who
experienced low stress rates.
Help other people!

19. However, those who regularly
helped other people showed
higher levels of oxytocin, and
had no increased risk of stress-
related health problems.
How do I deal with stress?
Help other people!

20. What do I do the night before my exam?
Chill out! If
you’ve stuck to
your revision,
you’ll be fine!
Plan how
you’ll get to
your exam and
set an alarm!!
Go to bed
early.
No caffeine or
alcohol.

21. What do I do on the day of my exam?
Plan how to
get there, and
get there
early.
Thoughtful
breathing to
calm yourself
down.
Have a good
breakfast.
Don’t drink
too much!
Toilet breaks
are horrible in
exams!

22. Your turn…
1) Go to the ISS Moodle page.
2) Click on ‘Study Skills’
3)Click on ‘Exam Preparation’.
4)Scroll down and try the activities.
5) Click on the ‘Study Smart: Earn the
Badges’ to earn your study skills badges.