Stress is a natural occurrence—it happens to all of us. There are two types of stress which bring about different symptoms. One is ‘eustress’, also known as ‘beneficial stress’, which can serve as motivation to continue working. The other is ‘distress’ and this is the negative kind of stress. We should worry about distress and try to keep it at bay, as it can affect you emotionally and physically, and may also negatively impact your academic performance. Fortunately, distress can be controlled.
While learning new things is always exciting, when you’re doing a course you have the pressure of needing to get a certain mark to pass. This means that studying and doing assignments can be stressful. Studying also takes a lot of time, and it can be hard to balance it with your other life commitments. However, there are a number of things you can do to manage stress and get the marks you need.
Below are some helpful tips to help you manage stress while studying.