The exam carnival

The Exam Carnival is around the corner and the countdown. Some are yet to believe that they are about to write the exams; some have missed the deadline to start studies (read January 1, 2017 as per the latest new year resolution), some are still planning when to start; some are asking how to start and some feel there is still time!!! 

Whatever be the feelings the fact is that the exam carnival has arrived. How does one prepare to go for any carnival? Dressed for the party, in a flamboyant mood and high spirits!!!

Is the exam carnival being different? Well, the survey with students says it is. How? No answers for that. This is the carnival in which everyone wants to win. Nobody wants to come back to the same carnival, for the same exam the next year. 

Oh! All are concerned. All are informed. All know it will happen. So is everybody ready?

‘Cometh the exam carnival and cometh the worries.’ It is a free package with the exams. One plus one free.  How can we write a relaxed examination??? Let us remind each other few explored truths which are open SECRETS.

Begin…begin…..begin

The first step for the exam carnival is to begin preparation. How to begin? Very simple. Take a book of a particular subject and start reading. Congratulations. You have begun studies. The greatest failures have been people not taking this first step. Do not wait for any particular day or a Saturday or Sunday to begin studies. Start it NOW. Today and this very moment are too good to start. So don’t miss this moment and today.

Feel confident and see success

As you study you must feel confident. Warning-‘Do not study your fears; study only the subject.’ Be pleasant as you study. Do not convert your house or place of study into a battlefield. It will harm you. This is one of the exams of life-many more to follow…remember that. Dress well. When you look at yourself in the mirror, you should not be terrified with the cactus image. When you are well maintained you automatically feel fresh. Learning happens and you will feel the melody inside you.

Love it

Whatever you study, love it. Phew!! Love studies..na..na.. Imagine your favorite recipe in front of you and the mouthwatering experience eating it. Swallow the saliva. Hmm... Develop a passion for your subject. Love it. It will be a good follower. You will then not have to fight it out. This will not only calm you but also the people around you. Learning will happen. Try it... and broadcast the results.

Make notes

Open your bag or your wallet now and see for yourself how many pieces of stupid, useless and meaningless papers you carry. Substitute this national loss by keeping chits of the important points you study. Make it a habit of writing the points of what you learn in a handwriting you can read (not scary) and keep it pinned or stapled with you for ready reference. Do not make chits and carry it to the exam hall !!! Your exam supervisor then deal with you; if you do!!! 

Keep Revising

Will you believe that Robert Joyce (don’t be worried who is he) brushed his teeth   only once his life? Yak.. never. He is not cultured like you, because you brush it daily (hope I am right). Whatever you study keep on revising it. You cannot study it once and leave it till the exams. That is the key to success and memory. Your fear of forgetting during the exams is lack of proper revision. 

Make a schedule

Hey!!! It sounds familiar because you have prepared all types of timetable and you know it does not work. So make a new one. Study for two days. Then like your cell phones get a new model (read timetable). Again study for two days. Make a new model and another two days. See you have covered 6 days in a week studying. Good going. Either you accept this pattern or stick to one model for a long time. The exam ring master will not mind a new model for every day in a week. Name the models(timetable) like S 5, S 7, I 6+ or Note 10 (that’s less), Note 2017!!! But only one person can choose to operate it. YOU. Your parents and teachers can only advise or suggest but you can only make it happen 

Believe in yourself

Every time you study remember- ‘You know yourself better than anybody else.’ Either make a fool of yourself or learn to respect yourself. Nobody can make you happy or sad without your permission. Believe in yourself, for a belief only keeps you going. You are the architect of your own fate. The more you think of failures, the less the chances of your success. 

Eat well and sleep enough

Your body needs energy. The common symptoms during exam preparation is that either one eats very less or too much. Both are dangerous. Eat fibrous food, less of  meat and drink lots of liquid. Please spare aerated drinks, excessive coffee or tea. Give them the privilege of staying away from you for few days. Sleep well. You are not a champion if you burn the midnight oil (lamp) the day before the exam and boast that you have studied the whole night. Don’t be a exam Superman just one day before the exam. Get enough sleep for your mind to relax.

Get support

Wherever you need support of your parents and teachers take it. Do not keep in mind any issues that has confronted your relationship with them during this time. Request for help; they will happily offer. It will work in your favour. They are your well wishers. Seek their support and Blessings too. 

Relax. Take a deep breath, smile and close your eyes. 

Imagine where you want to be 10 years from now. 

Your dreams are waiting. 

START….BEGIN …TODAY … NOW…….ONLY YOU CAN