Beat CBSE board result related stress

It is CBSE board results time, and students must be feeling stressed out about their performance. “I could have done better in my exams”, “I wish I had done some more revision for Science”, “I didn’t get enough time for preparation”, “What if I don’t fare well in these exams” etc are constant thoughts that usually occupy young minds during their wait for the official results. Having butterflies in stomach and getting anxious about the final CBSE board result is normal. However, it is very important for students to avoid getting too worked with anxiety. It is also important for students to understand that CBSE board results are indicative only of their performance in these particular board exams and are unlikely to have any significant irreversible impact on their life as a whole.

For all you students out there awaiting your CBSE board results here are a few tips on how to maintain your cool during this wait. These tips will also help you cope with result related stress and also provide you with alternative ways to utilize your time better.

• Exams are over, stop discussing about it! There is no point getting unnecessarily stressed out thinking about and discussing your performance in the CBSE board exams. Now that the official announcement of these results is expected anytime soon, getting involved in such conversations at this time will only mount more pressure on an already anxious mind. Therefore, the most effective way to keep away from result related stress is to stop discussing about the exam once you are done with it.
• Think positive and plan for the future! This is the best time to introspect, set goal and draft plans to achieve those goals. It is important to think positive and analyze your strengths and weaknesses and accordingly plan for life after CBSE board results. Doing so will help keep the mind focused on other important tasks and prevent negative thoughts form causing unwanted stress. At this stage it is also very important to prepare back-up plans for any contingencies.
• It is the best time to indulge into hobby courses! Make the most of this time by getting enrolled into hobby courses. This will not only allow students to keep the result related stress at bay, but will also help them hone their skills in something that they really like doing. Students can also choose to indulge in some physical activities that will not only help them stay fit but also keep their heads cool. Finding and allowing for such creative and /or constructive expression of their energies will help students bring freshness into their minds and help them face their studies with renewed vigour.
• Be ready for a party! The CBSE board results are the outcome of year-long hard work. Therefore it is important for students to celebrate their results. Even if the results are not as per your expectations, it is important that you accept those results and make plans for the next phase of your student life. Doing so will also help students learn a very important lesson of life - that of taking responsibility for their actions and taking charge of their lives.

Keep all these points in mind and face your CBSE board results head-on. Even if CBSE board results do not turn up as per your expectations, take it as a challenge, strive and work towards better results for the next academic year.