CBSE Class 9: How To Deal with Psychological Pressure of Achieving High Scores?

To overcome mental stress, you need to set a goal. After setting a goal you need to work hard to achieve it. However, working hard is not the only factor that leads to success, it is a perfect combination of hard work, planning, and confidence that helps you to lead success. Nowadays, students are majorly stressed because of peer pressure and the spirit of competition. That is why they end up their performance during examinations because of the anxiety and stress built inside them.

Ways to Overcome Your Psychological Pressure During Your CBSE Class 9 Exam :

There are several ways through which students can overcome mental stress and anxiety. This article covers 7 effective ways to deal with your mental stress and anxiety during your CBSE Class 9 exams. 

1. Plan and Prepare Well

The thumb rule of succeeding in any exam is to first plan seriously for the examination and then work hard to achieve it. In this overall process, students need to stay serious and concentrate on their goals to achieve the set target. From studying NCERT textbooks to practicing Physics numerical, everything should be done with proper concentration.

2. Set Priority For Your Subjects

The key for management is to set a priority. It is always advisable to prioritize your subjects and then work accordingly. Students should be aware of the marking scheme and the format of the examination in order to perform well in examinations.

3. Eat Healthy, Live Healthy

While preparing for your examinations, don’t even try to skip any meal. However, it is observed that during examinations students often miss out on their eating schedule. The addition of fruits, Green vegetables, Milk products will help you to stay active and healthy during your preparation time.

4. Take Out Time For Exercises

You need to concentrate on your studies to achieve your goal, but where does it come from? The concentration power could be increased by spending just half an hour on Yoga, Meditation, or some exercises. It will also break the monotonous schedule of sitting and studying. You should include this time in your study plan and also try to follow it on a regular basis.

5. Sleep Properly

Some students think exams mean a sacrifice of their sleep. But it is important to understand that studying for long hours without getting enough sleep won’t help students in achieving their target. If you will not get proper sleep you will decrease your efficiency of studying. It is always recommended by doctors to take at least 6-7 hours of sleep during your examination time in order to stay healthy and active.

6. Avoid Using Social Media

Social Media are the sources of entertainment. You should limit the time you spend on social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram etc. You should fix a time of using social media if you are an active user of it. It is always recommended to spend less time on social media in order to be more focused on studies. 

7. Solve Sample Papers/Previous Year Papers

The stress or exhaustion you feel during your examination can decrease when you start solving more and more sample papers and previous year question papers. This will enable you to identify your weak areas for improvement and the concepts on which you need more time to practice.

* Important Point to Consider Before Attempting Any Sample Paper

1. Start studying your subjects as early as possible.
2. Prepare a proper study plan for your study, and follow it strictly.
3. Utilize your textbooks, class notes, and good reference books at their best.
4. Try to include group discussions/study particularly on weekends.
5. Revision is the key to get success, so don’t forget to revise the concepts after finishing up your syllabus.
6. Try to identify your weak points and ask immediately from your subject teacher.
7. Note down your topic of interest and start revising them first.

~ If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments section below.