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Tips for trimphing in selectivity exams

22-05-2019

With the selectivity around the corner, many students enter a time of nervousness and stress. Although we all know that the best trick to pass is studying, there are also certain attitudes and routines that can help you successfully pass selectivity. In our student residence we know how important it is to maintain a positive attitude, perseverance and good nutrition these days. Here we leave you some more tips to succeed in the selectivity.

The most important: AMP

Or what is the same: POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE. This attitude will always help you in life, but especially in times of heavy stress. If more than 80% of the students pass the tests, what leads you to think that you will not be among them? Out of nerves, we know that the level of demand is these dates is very high, but if negative thoughts come to you, write them down. When you are calmer, take a look and you will see that many of those thoughts are irrational and unrealistic.

If you feel that you are getting too nervous or nervous, stop and breathe. Abdominal breathing is the most effective relaxation technique. Breathe through the nose, bring the air to the abdominal area and expúlsalo through the mouth slowly. Oommm ... more relaxed?

Plan within your possibilities

It is useless to plan marathon study sessions that you yourself know you will not be able to fulfill. The only thing you will achieve will be to demotivate you. However, if you fulfill what you have proposed, you will be more optimistic.

Do not go to sleep as soon as you finish studying

If you are in a student residence, after studying, take the opportunity to chat with your classmates, watch a movie with them or read for a while. It is important that you disconnect for a while before going to sleep.

Study 45 minutes, review 10 and rest 5

And that each one of the hours that you dedicate to your days of study. It is very difficult to maintain 100% attention for too long, so it is preferable to stop, walk a bit or do some stretching before facing another hour of study.

Eat well

Many students want to take advantage of the hours they end up eating anything in their room. Error. Being well fed is always fundamental, but especially in times of more nerves. Also, if you have the most balanced food possible, we'll take care of it, so, especially during this time, take your time to eat and have a quiet dinner with your roommates. It will also be a moment to take care of yourself, a moment to disconnect, which is also necessary.

Good luck, encouragement and for that. We are sure that you will succeed in your exams of selectivity.

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