MANAGING EXAMINATION ANXIETY

Anxiety is a normal thing in life. Every human being at one point or the other experiences a little bit of anxiety in life. When an individual is faced with a new task or a challenge, such an individual is bound to experience a kind of anxiety. Anxiety sometimes propels an individual to put in more effort into an activity. However, when anxiety affects an individual’s performance negatively; such as when it makes one not to perform optimally in an examination, it then becomes a problem that the individual needs to seek solution to.

HEALHY JUICES

HEALTHY JUICES

Health is wealth, staying healthy is one major step that any individual who want to succeed must bear in mind. Dear student the residential is here again, this is a period when must student leave the comfort of their homes just to study with the hope of excelling. It is a known fact that most students just eat what they see at this time. Most often will say ‘is it not just for three weeks (3), will soon go back home to take care of myself’. However staying healthy is an important examination tip. A student with a running stomach or weak body cannot study, not to talk of passing the exams.

Please try as much as possible to stay away from all sort of carbonated drinks and junk food. The following are some healthy drinks that will keep you healthy not just for the exams but throughout your life time, if you can give it a trial. It is safe, cheap, available and convenient.

v Carrot +Ginger + Apple  = Boost and cleanse our system

v Apple + Cucumber + Celery = Prevent cancer, reduces cholesterol, and eliminate stomach upset and headache

v Tomato + Carrot + Apple = Improves skin complexion and eliminate bad breath

v Bitter gourd + Apple + Milk = Prevent bad breath and reduce internal body heat

v Orange + Ginger + Cucumber = Improved skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat

v Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon =Dispel excess salt, nourish the bladder and kidney

v Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi = Improves skin complexion

v Pear + Banana = regulate body sugar content

v Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango = Clears body heat, counteract toxicity, decrease blood pressure and fight oxidization

v Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk = Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and strengthen body immunity

v Papaya + Pineapple + Milk = Improve skin complexion and metabolism

v Banana + Pineapple + Milk = prevents constipation

TIPS FOR WRITING CBT (Computer-Based Tests or Examinations)

The new trend in the field of education requires that candidates utilize the latest information communication technology in writing examination. Unlike the conventional pen and paper examination, computer-based examination requires that candidates will take their test or examination by using the computer and the Internet. Many students these days, owing to technology phobia, are always jittery about taking CBT examinations. Today I want to allay your fears and give you these useful tips on how to approach CBT examinations. These are some of the things you need to do.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL EXAMINATION

A successful result depends on good preparation and appropriate behaviour during the examination. You should be reminded of the following tips for a successful examination:

• Stay calm and focused; avoid anxiety as much as possible.
• Read the instructions slowly - at least twice before you start.
• Ask for clarification (if needed) from the invigilators and follow instructions as may be given by the invigilators.   
• Fill out personal details first (as required) before proceeding with the examination.
• Select questions that you can attempt better.
• Divide the time among the questions equally, to avoid running out of time.
• Think properly before you write your answers.
• Sketch a rough outline of answers, if possible use Mnemonic to remember the points.
• Adhere to the time allocations
• Attempt the necessary number of questions
• Write clearly, using simple language.

Watch out for tips for writing CBT Examinations Next Week.
Good Luck.
From the Counselling Unit, DLI

PEACE

SOME NOTABLE QUOTES ON PEACE

• “ PEACE IS NOT ABSENCE OF CONFLICT, IT IS THE ABILITY TO HANDLE CONFLICT BY PEACEFUL MEANS” Ronald Reagan

• “PEACE IS A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES AND IT MUST BE TAKEN ONE STEP AT A TIME’’ Lyndon B Johnson

• ‘’FIRST KEEP PEACE WITH YOURSELF, THEN YOU CAN ALSO BRING PEACE TO OTHERS’’ Thomas A Kempis

• "PEACE CANNOT BE KEPT BY FORCE; IT CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED BY UNDERSTANDING” Albert Einstein

• “ YOU CANNOT SHAKE HANDS WITH A CLENCHED FIST’’ Indira Gandhi

• “ PEACE COMES FROM WITHIN DO NOT SEEK IT WITHOUT’’ Buddha

• " PEACE BEGINS WITH A SMILE” Mother Teresa

• “ AN EYE FOR AN EYE ONLY ENDS UP MAKING THE WHOLE WORLD BLIND” Mahatma Gandhi

• “WHEN THE POWER OF LOVE OVERCOMES THE LOVE OF POWER THE WORLD WILL KNOW PEACE” Jimi Hendrix

LET THIS ALWAYS BE YOUR WORD:

“Lord, make me an instrument of thy Peace where there is hatred, let me sow love”
Francis of Assisi

A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE

Hello my dear  friends, the session is gradually winding down. We are getting close to the residential programme which will culminate into the Session's examination. I have this to say to you. Prepare your personal timetable. Devote at least 2 hours everyday to your studies. Ask questions in any course that is not clear to you. Join a study group if you can. Adopt a study habit that suits you. You need to start on time to prepare for your examinations because a stitch in time saves nine.

PROCRASTINATION
Procrastination is basically defined as putting off the things that you should be doing now till later. Can you count the number of times you have had to put off on important task till later? Cooking up exercises that are always as good as another? Does an approaching deadline means a crisis to you?  Do you keep hesitating each time you make a decision?  If you often find yourself in such low productivity situation, then there is a big chance that your life is under control of the procrastination habit.
       Procrastination, they say is a thief of time. Whatever the heart conceives to do, it can achieve but procrastination is the number one enemy of success. Do your best at the appropriate time. Delay is dangerous. Once a decision is taken promptly, take it up and follow your mind. Those who procrastinate delay their success. Procrastination tells lies to them such as I feel like doing this tomorrow. Below are the causes, effect and solution to procrastination.

CAUSES OF PROCRASTINATION
1. Lack of clear goal
2. Waiting for the right mood
3. Waiting for the right time
4. Underestimating the difficulty of the taste
5. Underestimating the time required to complete the task
6. Unclear standards for the task outcome
7. Undeveloped decision making skill
           
EFFECTS OF PROCRASTINATION
Procrastination may result in the following
1. A sense of guilt
2. Crisis
3. Health problems
4. Severe loss of personal productivity
5. Social disapproval for not meeting responsibilities or commitment                    

SOLUTION TO PROCRASTINATION
1. Make a list of everything you have to do
2. Write a statement of intentions
3. Set realistic goal
4. Break it down into specific task
5. Make your task manager
6. Promise yourself a reward
7. Eliminate task you never plan to do. Be honest
8. Estimate the amount of time you think it will take you to complete a task. Then increase the amount by 100%.