Relaxing after Study

Many students regularly face studying and exam stress. On top of this, a majority of students will force themselves to spend hours in the library when there is a looming exam, get rid of social activities in their lives and focus solely on studying. However, this approach is counterproductive. When you study in a haze, you will actually be grasping little studying. If you need to study at a high efficiency, you need to get time to relax after studying. Here are tips that will help you to relax after studying hard.

1. Engage in your hobby

There is no better way to relax and recharge than engaging in your hobby. Therefore, put aside those books and spend a few minutes or even hours to engage in an activity you enjoy. As you engage in the physical activity, ensure that your entire mind is indulged in it. Therefore, spend time watching your favourite TV shows, listening to cool music or even go for a hike. Whatever activity you choose, make sure that it is something you enjoy. This will help break the studying monotony and the exam tension.

2. Workout

A common misconception that students have is that they should spend their entire time studying in the days before the exams. This is not the case and there are studies that show that engaging in exercise can help to boost your brain power and memory. Therefore, engage in Tai Chi or Yoga or any other workout activity. Regular exercises will help to not only relieve stress but to improve your mental awareness and concentration. These are two things that are quite important when you are studying. Working out will also leave you tired and this is something that will help to improve your quality of sleep and reduce your level of stress.

3. Get some sleep

You should never underestimate the benefits of a good night of sleep. One of the benefits is that it helps your brain to assimilate the new knowledge into a long-term memory so that you remember it during a test. If you have ever tried to concentrate after getting half a night’s sleep, you will testify that you found it difficult to focus.

4. Take a deep breath and meditate

Take a deep breath and hold it for a period of 5 seconds before releasing it.  Believe that everything will work out for your good.  Ensure that you focus on the present moment for one second and relax. There are moments when breathing is all we need to do to calm down. Ensure that you spend time relaxing and putting things into perspective. There are also lots of breathing exercises that can help to get rid of the stress. Meditation is also an effective way of relaxing from work and viewing your stress from a different perspective. By practising meditation, this will help you focus even as you improve your physical and mental health.

5. Use mobile apps

You will come across a wide range of mobile apps that have been designed to help you get a better quality of life. This could be in areas like improving mental arithmetic, enhancing your language skills and becoming more organised.

6. Play with puppies

You may be wondering what puppies have to do with the exam stress. Nowadays, we are seeing a trend where many universities are installing puppy rooms to help students get rid of anxiety and stress. This is because pets have been noted to help students to focus as they study. However, we do not suggest that you drop into the library with your pet in tow. The key thing is to find time to play with your pet after study time. Popping the bubble wrap is a stress reliever that you can use during your home study breaks. Psychologists suggest that there is a calming effect on the power of touch and this is what makes popping bubbles to be very satisfying.

7. Grab a study snack

There are studies that show that certain foods exist that help to get rid of anxiety and stress. In case you are already feeling overwhelmed as you stare at the revision notes, avoid consuming foods and drinks that contain caffeine or high amounts of sugars as these will only increase your stress. A good idea would be to ensure that you are consuming healthy foods. These will help you to remain calm and hopefully enhance your brainpower. Some of the snacks that can help to boost your mood include dark chocolate, pistachio nuts and blueberries.