Study with me: 6 tips to make exams stress-free

Ready to unlock the secret to studying smarter? We’re not talking note-taking, mind maps or reading resources (yawn). Although you should probs be doing these as well.

Instead, spice up your study routine with these tried and tested (get it?) tips to acing your exams — it’s basically a day in the life, a GRWM and a what to eat all in one…

1. Dress for a distinction

We’re so serious…

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Trick your brain

Basically, changing into comfy clothes not only keeps you relaxed and calm but also helps trick your mind into study mode.

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2. Spice up your study area

An easy remedy to study struggles

Set up your study space so you actually want to spend time there. We’re talking fresh stationery, coffee machines, and notebooks.

Add some zen

Think candles, plants, diffusers and soft lighting. With student Shein savings, you can make your space (and studying) less stressful.

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3. Get rid of distractions

Keep things calm

Just ‘cos you’re spicing up your study space, that shouldn’t mean constant distractions. Pop on a relaxing lo-fi study playlist, or listen to pink noise to block out the outside.

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4. Take breaks

Run away from your problems

Literally. Doing daily exercise can improve concentration and memory…

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Heard of the Pomodoro method?

Yh, us neither. Basically, it suggests studying in 25-min chunks (with 5 minutes of rest in between) to keep your mind fresh and break up daunting or lengthy assignments.

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5. Don’t make a meal of it

Big exam coming up?

Dinner plans are the last thing you want to be worrying about. Treat yourself to easy feasts from Uber Eats, Domino’s and more. Or get groceries delivered with up to 65% Off HelloFresh and 10% Off Morrisons Click & Collect.

Speaking of groceries…

Release your inner chef with meal inspo for one. Or, recreate the recipes that have FoodTok stirring…

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6. Ease the exam stress

Deadlines, without the dead

Free your mind with a face mask, or simply stream the latest Disney+ show… however you relax, it’s important to wind down after a long study sesh.

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