Rest and recreation

In January, at the end of the winter term, students have got a whole lot of work to do. There are many exams and tests and they are often closely together. This period of time is always a real challenge and people have to find ways to cope with the stress.

Here are some useful hints:

Set aside time to relax...

 It is very important to make short breaks when studying hard for an exam. Take some minutes and try to relax. Have yourself a cup of coffee or tea, read some pages in a book or simply try to do anything but learning for these five minutes. After you have finished with learning, put away all the books and enjoy the rest of the day. 

Try out some sport ...

It is advisable to exercise a bit every day. It does not have to be the gym or a two-hour-run, but moderate activity. This could be a walk outside in a park or a tour on your bike. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Swimming is another great way to reduce stress, try out the local pool or a lake in summer and have yourself a bit of rest and recreation.

Practice breathing techniques...

 

 Slow down the breathing and concentrate on it. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Try to inhale as deeply as possible, hold your breath for some seconds and then exhale slowly. Do not inhale deeply all the time, you may get dizzy after some time.