Getting a good night’s sleep before an exam is excellent preparation for the day ahead, so we have compiled some tried and trusted “Do’s and Don’ts”. The relaxation exercise works for adults too!
GOOD THINGS TO DO
- Have a warm milky drink or herbal tea before bed.
- Have a warm, fragrant bath before bed (not a hot one, see below)
- Browse through a magazine or read a chapter of a (non school) book before putting out the light.
- Listen to some relaxing music
- Practise a simple relaxation exercise (see below)
THINGS TO AVOID
- AVOID the temptation to stay up late studying so that you are over-tired, as your memory cannot retain things when your brain is exhausted.
- AVOID stimulants such as tea, coffee or cola drinks for at least four hours before going to bed.
- AVOID having a hot bath before you go to bed, as it is very stimulating.
- AVOID watching anything too exciting on TV before you go to bed, as it is difficult to then unwind.
How to Relax
a) When you are anxious or stressed you tend to worry a lot and things go round and round in your head, which is a waste of energy. Worrying about a problem solves nothing!
b) The opposite of being stressed and anxious is to be relaxed and calm.
c) Practising a simple relaxation exercise before you go to sleep can help you to wind down and to get things into perspective.
Source : www.caclubindia.com
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