8.4 Stress Management and Well-being

• What is one source of stress during exam preparation for a financial accounting exam?

  Time pressure
• To manage stress during exam preparation, it is important to learn relaxation techniques
• Seeking support from peers, teachers, and family can help reduce stress during exam preparation.
• Steps to manage stress during exam preparation:

  1️⃣ Understand sources of stress

  2️⃣ Implement time management strategies

  3️⃣ Learn relaxation techniques

  4️⃣ Adopt healthy lifestyle habits
• What is one physical symptom of stress during exam preparation?

  Physical fatigue
• Creating a study schedule with dedicated blocks for each topic is a key time management strategy
• Prioritizing high-weightage topics first can help manage time effectively during exam preparation.
• What is the core principle of the Pomodoro Technique?

  Focused study with breaks
• Planning study sessions in advance and setting specific goals for each session is part of creating a study schedule
• Match the time management strategy with its description:

  Pomodoro Technique ↔️ Study in focused increments with breaks

  Study Schedule ↔️ Plan study sessions with specific goals

  Topic Prioritization ↔️ Focus on critical or difficult topics
• Using a combination of planning, prioritization, and structured study sessions is crucial for effective time management during exam preparation.
• What is one relaxation technique commonly used to manage stress during exam preparation?

  Deep breathing
• Progressive muscle relaxation involves systematically tensing and releasing different muscle groups
• Deep breathing is a relaxation technique that helps reduce anxiety and improve focus.
• Learning relaxation techniques is essential to manage stress during exam preparation
• Relaxation techniques help reduce anxiety and improve focus during exam preparation.
• What is the primary benefit of deep breathing during stress management?

  Reduces anxiety
• Progressive muscle relaxation involves tensing and relaxing different muscle groups
• Match the relaxation technique with its description:

  Deep Breathing ↔️ Focus on slow, deliberate breaths

  Progressive Muscle Relaxation ↔️ Tense and relax different muscle groups

  Mindfulness Meditation ↔️ Focus on the present moment without judgment
• Steps to practice deep breathing for stress reduction:

  1️⃣ Inhale for 4 seconds

  2️⃣ Hold for 4 seconds

  3️⃣ Exhale for 4 seconds
• Eating a balanced diet enhances energy levels and improves concentration
• How many hours of sleep are recommended each night for optimal exam preparation?

  7-8 hours
• What is one common source of stress during exam preparation?

  Time pressure
• Understanding the sources of stress can help you adjust your preparation strategies.
• Steps to implement time management strategies during exam preparation:

  1️⃣ Create a study schedule

  2️⃣ Use prioritization

  3️⃣ Break study sessions into chunks
• The Pomodoro Technique involves studying in focused 25-minute increments with a 5-minute break
• What is the benefit of eating a protein-rich breakfast during exam preparation?

  Improves concentration
• What type of support can peers provide during exam preparation?

  Study companionship
• A balanced study schedule ensures adequate time for each subject and reduces stress.
• Steps to create a balanced study schedule:

  1️⃣ Assign study hours based on topic difficulty

  2️⃣ Plan breaks every hour

  3️⃣ Incorporate regular sleep

  4️⃣ Review and adjust the schedule weekly
• What type of study schedule results in low to moderate stress levels?

  Balanced
• To boost self-confidence, focus on your strengths
• Reviewing mastered topics before each study session can boost confidence and reduce stress.