How To Cope With Exam Stress | This Morning?

Exam stress is when your brain feels like it’s being squeezed by a big, tight hug, and you can’t remember anything you learned.

Imagine your brain is like a toy box full of blocks. When you're calm, all the blocks are neatly stacked, and you can find any block you need easily. But when you’re stressed, it's like someone shook the box really hard, all the blocks are scattered everywhere, and you can’t see what’s inside!

Deep breathing is like giving your brain a gentle shake to help it settle again. You take in big breaths through your nose and let them out slowly through your mouth, just like blowing out birthday candles.

Taking breaks is like letting your brain take a nap between playing with the blocks. Even if you're trying to finish all your work right now, sometimes stopping for five minutes can help you remember things better later.

You can also talk about how you’re feeling, like telling your friend or parent that your brain feels busy and messy. Sometimes just saying it out loud helps you feel a little calmer, just like talking to someone when you're upset helps you feel better.