Sixteen-year-old
Rakesh (name changed), who was preparing for his plus two board
exams, approached a psychiatrist complaining that his father was
pressuring him to prepare for three competitive exams at the same
time and that he could not concentrate. The psychiatrist counselled
both the boy and his parents, asking them not to exert pressure on
him till he completed his school exams.
Doctors point out that pressure from anxious parents and teachers on their wards to perform well in exams can at times lead to students, even bright ones, losing focus on studies. “Parents put more pressure on their children, even if they are brilliant in academics to score full marks. It is best that they leave the students to concentrate on studies and give them confidence. At the same time, they should also supervise their children without making any verbal demands,” says Dr Anand Prathap, psychiatrist, Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital.
While it is the time for attending continuous rounds of model
exams in schools, medical experts advise that students preparing for
board exams should also find time for relaxation and enough sleep.
Overworking could lead not just to sleep deprivation, but also
anxiousness, exam phobia, palpitation and a fear of failure. A
30-minute walk in the evening, listening to music or playing a game
could help relax the mind and focus better.
Students should also not study just one subject the whole day. They should study at least three subjects for two hours each, giving a 15-minute interval gap between them. It is very important that students have a positive mindset while preparing for exams,” the doctor adds.
While keeping the mind stress-free is important, physically
fitness should also be given priority. Memory boosters and
immunity-boosters, including proper iron levels in the body go a long
way in helping to stay focused. “If a student becomes anemic, it
can result in lack of concentration. So, it is important that they
take enough iron-rich food along with protein and Vitamin C-rich food
for the absorption of iron in the body,” says nutritionist Dr
Meenakshi Bajaj.
The nutritionist adds that electrolytes like sodium and potassium and food with omega three fatty acids like sundal, almonds, fish, walnuts and pumpkin seeds are vital for a good metabolism. “Sometimes, a student might be studying the whole day, forgetting to drinking water. Keeping hydrated is very important,” she adds.
Doctors point out that pressure from anxious parents and teachers on their wards to perform well in exams can at times lead to students, even bright ones, losing focus on studies. “Parents put more pressure on their children, even if they are brilliant in academics to score full marks. It is best that they leave the students to concentrate on studies and give them confidence. At the same time, they should also supervise their children without making any verbal demands,” says Dr Anand Prathap, psychiatrist, Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital.
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Students should also not study just one subject the whole day. They should study at least three subjects for two hours each, giving a 15-minute interval gap between them. It is very important that students have a positive mindset while preparing for exams,” the doctor adds.
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The nutritionist adds that electrolytes like sodium and potassium and food with omega three fatty acids like sundal, almonds, fish, walnuts and pumpkin seeds are vital for a good metabolism. “Sometimes, a student might be studying the whole day, forgetting to drinking water. Keeping hydrated is very important,” she adds.
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