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1. | Let your trusted friends and family know that you're struggling |
2. | Ask for help - think about all the practical support you need |
3. | Find a study group, or start on your own |
4. | Be kind to yourself - write a list of your strengths and what you've achieved so far |
Self-care is the little things we do to look after our own mental health.
You deserve to look after yourself. You might feel like you don't have time for self-care but you need time to unwind in order to be productive later!
1. | Success is not linear |
2. | Without failure we cannot grow, and there will be no success |
3. | Many of us have great practical skills, but just do not perform ideally in exams |
1. | Your grades do not define who you are |
2. | Make a list of all the things you want from life which do not involve exams |
3. | Have fun - a life outside exams is important too |
4. | Create boundaries between work and play |
5. | Remember your strengths, skills, qualities |
6. | Your help and happiness are worth looking after |
1. | Break content up into smaller chunks and create a daily timetable |
2. | Be realistic about what you can achieve in a day |
3. | Make sure you take regular breaks |
4. | Not everyone studies the same way |
5. | Focus on you - try not to compare yourself to others |
6. | Drink water, eat and sleep well |
7. | Breathe |
1. | Breathe |
2. | Speak to someone |
3. | Explore your options |
4. | Take your time when it comes to decisions |
National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am-12am daily)
Mental wellbeing:
• Fei Yue’s Online Counselling Service
• Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
• Samaritans of Singapore (1-767)
• Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
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