5 ways to help students regain composure in the exam room.

(Baonghean.vn) - Although well-prepared academically before entering the exam room, some candidates still often lose their composure and become stressed when holding the exam paper in their hands for many reasons. If they don't quickly regain their composure and confidence to complete the exam, the risk of not getting the desired result is inevitable. So, when faced with such a situation, apply one of the following methods to regain your composure and confidence to complete your exam successfully:

1. Abdominal breathing

Quickly regaining your composure will help you confidently complete the exam successfully. (Illustrative image.)

This is a very simple abdominal breathing technique. Sit upright in a chair. Place your hand on your stomach, close your mouth, and touch your upper palate with the tip of your tongue. Breathe through your nose. Inhale deeply and slowly, noticing your diaphragm moving downward and your abdomen expanding. At the end of the deep inhalation, don't hold your breath; let your abdominal muscles contract naturally as you exhale. Try to exhale completely. The exhalation time should be twice as long as the inhalation time when relaxed. Repeat, focusing your mind on the hand on your stomach, raising it as you inhale and lowering it as you exhale.

2. Massage… the ear?

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If you need to stop stress quickly on the spot, try massaging your ears, gently massaging from bottom to top, then back down, until the tension is gone. This method – think of it as acupuncture without needles – will stimulate relaxation points in the ear and send a calming message to the nervous system, which will then reduce stress responses.

3. Acupressure on the palms

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This point is located on one of the body's most important meridians, directly affecting the heart, liver, and pancreas. If you apply pressure to this point, you will feel your stress disappear immediately.

4. Try three minutes of mindfulness.

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Need to stay calm to feel confident during an exam? You don't need to sit in the lotus position to do this. Just sit in a chair, close your eyes, and after only 3 minutes, your body can manage stress in this way.

5. Put down your pen and read the question at least twice.

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One of the most common mistakes when taking an exam is misunderstanding the question, leading to confusion and uncertainty about how to solve it. In that case, put down your pen, carefully read the question, and calmly try to solve each problem. This method is extremely simple but essential. This is especially important for candidates who tend to be careless and rush through exams.

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