{"id":1008,"date":"2017-10-07T10:40:45","date_gmt":"2017-10-07T02:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/?p=1008"},"modified":"2017-10-07T10:43:38","modified_gmt":"2017-10-07T02:43:38","slug":"best-exam-tips-overcome-exam-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/best-exam-tips-overcome-exam-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Exam Tips to Overcome Exam Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_11 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/best-exam-tips-overcome-exam-blues\/#Practical_Steps_to_overcome_exam\" title=\"Practical Steps to overcome exam\">Practical Steps to overcome exam<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/best-exam-tips-overcome-exam-blues\/#1_Having_a_PLAN\" title=\"1. Having a PLAN\">1. Having a PLAN<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/best-exam-tips-overcome-exam-blues\/#2_Make_your_PLACE_of_study\" title=\"2. Make your PLACE of study\">2. Make your PLACE of study<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/best-exam-tips-overcome-exam-blues\/#3_Take_care_of_your_PHYSICAL\" title=\"3. Take care of your PHYSICAL\">3. Take care of your PHYSICAL<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/best-exam-tips-overcome-exam-blues\/#4_Desire_a_PURPOSEFUL_life\" title=\"4. Desire a PURPOSEFUL life\">4. Desire a PURPOSEFUL life<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/best-exam-tips-overcome-exam-blues\/#Excuses_\/_Pitfalls_How_to_deal_with_it\" title=\"Excuses \/ Pitfalls \nHow to deal with it\">Excuses \/ Pitfalls \nHow to deal with it<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/best-exam-tips-overcome-exam-blues\/#Examples_of_some_common_excuses_or_%E2%80%98disturbing%E2%80%99_thoughts\" title=\"Examples of some common excuses or \u2018disturbing\u2019 thoughts:\">Examples of some common excuses or \u2018disturbing\u2019 thoughts:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/best-exam-tips-overcome-exam-blues\/#Action_plans_to_curb_excuses\" title=\"Action plans to curb excuses:\">Action plans to curb excuses:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Steps_to_overcome_exam\"><\/span>Practical Steps to overcome exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>blues: -&gt; PLAN, PLACE, PHYSICAL, PURPOSEFUL<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Having_a_PLAN\"><\/span>1. Having a PLAN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2026is the quickest antidote to ease all your anxieties and fears. .<\/li>\n<li>Start planning early, at least four months before the main exam.<\/li>\n<li>Use any monthly schedule template.<\/li>\n<li>It should include timing, subjects, topics, book title, page no., etc..<\/li>\n<li>Work out the timeline from the present until two weeks before the first paper commences.<\/li>\n<li>Set appropriate allowance or buffer on a weekly basis to maneuver due to unforeseen circumstances that might arise in the near future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Make_your_PLACE_of_study\"><\/span>2. Make your PLACE of study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2026.a conducive environment.<\/li>\n<li>Create your personalised workspace to such an extent that it is a sanctuary meant for your study and nothing else.<\/li>\n<li>Remove all distractions and put in place motivational adornments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Take_care_of_your_PHYSICAL\"><\/span>3. Take care of your PHYSICAL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2026.well-being by taking adequate nutrients, rest, etc\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Main point : Consume three litres of water daily, take vitamin C or more fruits and sleep well.<\/li>\n<li>Take short breaks after every one hour of study by listening to music or watching motivational videos on youtube<br \/>\nor even doing home workout exercises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Desire_a_PURPOSEFUL_life\"><\/span>4. Desire a PURPOSEFUL life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2026and pursue it with a zest for life.<\/li>\n<li>Write down your goals and keep it simple, short and realistic.<\/li>\n<li>Paste it in prominent places in your study area.<\/li>\n<li>Visualise it in your mind and be committed to working hard.<\/li>\n<li>Bascially, don\u2019t dream of becoming great rather imagine of you NOW striving hard in overcoming all obstacles.<\/li>\n<li>Dare to soar like an eagle and rule your own domain instead of hanging around with turkeys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SEE YOU AT THE TOP!\uf0e0Just remember the 4 Ps<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excuses_\/_Pitfalls_How_to_deal_with_it\"><\/span><strong>Excuses \/ Pitfalls<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>How to deal with it<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is natural for one to come out with excuses. Nevertheless, it takes one who is willing to stand out from the crowd, to change one\u2019s disturbing mindset, \u2018bite the bullet through\u2019 and still persevere despite all setbacks.<\/p>\n<p>And that person might as well be YOU for your own sake and loved ones.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_some_common_excuses_or_%E2%80%98disturbing%E2%80%99_thoughts\"><\/span>Examples of some common excuses or \u2018disturbing\u2019 thoughts:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018I don\u2019t think I can make it.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>\u2018I don\u2019t have time to finish revising my syllabus.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>\u2018I can\u2019t recall anything that I have just learned.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Most of my peers are much ahead of me, I might as well give up.\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The main causes are predominantly due to worries and anxieties. If one chooses not to deal with it seriously then it could lead to adverse effects such as stress which could then dampen motivation and the effort to revive the fuel to propel forward will be even more laborious.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, \u2018do it right the first time\u2019 would be an appropriate first strike to curb subsequent excuses.<br \/>\nDo bear in mind one can\u2019t always be impeccable in the above, hence it must be coupled with perseverance and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>In short, carry out the following actions plans to curb excuses by doing it right the first time with perseverance and much resilient.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Action_plans_to_curb_excuses\"><\/span>Action plans to curb excuses:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>(1) Recognise such excuses are not really your \u2018true\u2019 self, they are just some behavior that everyone needs to be dealt with.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Change your thought patterns or thinking habits by focussing on your strength rather than your weakness.<br \/>\n&#8211; Practical Tip: Hear some music or do some casual exercise to distract your mind, but do not engage in addictions that \u2018steal\u2019 most of your time.<\/p>\n<p>(3) Be determined to persevere all efforts despite all odds with fresh energy at the start of each new day.<br \/>\n&#8211; \u2018You can fail today, but tomorrow you have the right to start it right all over again.\u2019 \u2013 Alex Lim<\/p>\n<p>(4) Practice the 4 P\u2019s (Plan, Place, Physical, Purposeful)<\/p>\n<p>(5) Speak to someone close regarding such excuses or any difficulties you face.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Practical Steps to overcome exam1. Having a PLAN2. Make your PLACE of study3. Take care of your PHYSICAL4. Desire a PURPOSEFUL lifeExcuses \/ Pitfalls How to deal with itExamples of some common excuses or \u2018disturbing\u2019 thoughts:Action plans to curb excuses: Practical Steps to overcome exam blues: -&gt; PLAN, PLACE, PHYSICAL, PURPOSEFUL 1. Having a PLAN \u2026is the quickest antidote to ease all your anxieties and fears. . Start planning early, at least four months before the main exam. Use any monthly schedule template. It should include timing, subjects, topics, book title, page no., etc.. 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