Stress Less For That Test

Are you feeling stressed about your upcoming finals? Do you or someone you know get anxious during tests? If so, we have the workshop for you. Join the Counseling Center Paraprofessionals on Tuesday,​ ​December​ ​12th​ ​from​ ​7:00​ ​pm​ ​-​ ​8:00​ ​pm​ ​in​ ​Illini​ ​Union​ ​Room​ ​404​ ​to learn how to Stress Less For That Test! We will be learning about different ways to manage test anxiety during this stressful time of year. Come take a study break to find out how to help yourself and others who get stressed out before or during exams! Here are 5 tips you can learn right now before our workshop:

Get​ ​Plenty​ of​ Sleep​

● Getting enough sleep has been proven to improve short- and long-term memory.

● College students on average need 8 hours of sleep per night to function to their fullest ability (definitely more than 40 minutes).

Eat a Good Meal

● Stay away from too much caffeine! Caffeine can actually increase stress hormones and cause you to not get the necessary sleep that you need to do well on your test.

● Foods like eggs, tea, fresh fruit, and leafy greens are considered "brain food" and will help your brain function as best as possible during finals week.

Take Study Breaks

● Take a break once an hour for ultimate study productivity.

● Try to get up and be active for 5-10 minutes during your breaks: Buddy the Elf has some excellent examples of possible activities.

You are Almost Done!

● Think about all that you have accomplished this semester!

● Here is a countdown until the end of finals and the beginning of winter break: http://itsalmo.st/#winterbreak_g5ghl_gslqz

Need more info? Stop by the Counseling Center

● If you would like some extra tips and tricks about how to beat test anxiety, come visit us!

● There is another Test Anxiety workshop Thursday, December 14, (Reading Day), 12-12:45 p.m. Student Services Building Second Floor

● Register in advance by calling 217-333-3704!