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It’s really normal to feel stressed about exams. In fact, a bit of stress can actually boost your motivation. But when exam stress becomes too much, it can have a pretty big impact on your performance, results and mental wellbeing. Whether you’re at school, uni, TAFE or elsewhere, this collection offers up practical tips, real-life stories and helpful guides that'll help you find the support and strategies you need to manage stress before, during and after exams.

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How to deal with exam anxiety updated

Most of us experience some level of exam anxiety. But sometimes it can become too much. Learn what exam anxiety is, what causes it, and some tips and strategies for getting on top of it.

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Study smarter, not harder, with these big-picture and day-to-day strategies for time management.

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How to nail your study–life balance

If you find it tricky and stressful to balance your time between study and the rest of your life, try these strategies.

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Quiz: Are you burning out?

Do you feel drained, run down and unmotivated? Take this quiz to help figure out if you’re burning out and what you can do about it.

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Wellbeing and productivity apps to help you manage study stress

There are plenty of apps out there to help you with studying. But which ones will be the most helpful when it comes to managing the whole study and exam experience? We’ve done the research for you. Give these apps a try and see what works for you.

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ReachOut's exam checklist

Got an exam tomorrow? Our handy exam checklist will help you prepare for it – both the night before and on the day – so you can tackle your exam with confidence and peace of mind.

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Quiz: What's your at-home study style

Take this quiz to understand your study style and get the most out of your at-home study.

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Why you shouldn’t cram before exams (and how to study properly instead)

Cramming for exams is pretty common, but it’s not the best way to study. Get tips on what you can do instead.

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Friendships and exam stress: 5 tips for keeping things positive

Is study stress affecting your friendships? Discover our 5 practical tips for maintaining strong friendships during exam season.

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How Amy found her own way through the Year 12 exams

Discover how Amy stayed motivated for exams despite not needing an ATAR. Get tips on figuring out your study style and following your own path after finishing school.

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Need some study tricks and tips? Amy, Philip, Calypso and Christo serve up a bunch of genius hacks to get your study habits in shape.

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Students' strategies for coping with exam stress

Struggling with exam stress? Discover how Amy, Philip, Calypso and Christo managed their study stress and found effective strategies for coping during exams.

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Top 5 motivation boosters

Are you lacking motivation at the moment? These tips will help you to stop procrastinating and get stuff done.

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What does stress do to the body?

How does stress affect your body? It's normal to feel stressed, but if you always feel this way it can have negative impacts on your mind and body.

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How Christo didn't care about the HSC

Christo knew that the HSC wasn't really for him, but he still found himself getting stressed out about his future.

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Disability, exams and Philip's epic focus

Having muscular dystrophy meant that Philip got more time to complete his exams. Here's how he developed his epic focus and organisational skills.

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Advice for those about to do year 12 exams

Get some good advice from those who’ve been there. We asked four recent year 12 grads to share their best tips for making it through the final exams and surviving year 12.

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Jack's tips for overcoming exam stress

Jack from Dubbo finds exams super-stressful, so he’s developed some ways of coping. Here’s his four-step guide to dealing with exam stress.

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Stress Swaps: Ways to reduce exam stress

If you're feeling stressed about exams, there's some simple swaps you can make to help you deal.

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How to prioritise and get stuff done

Here's a simple tool to help you prioritise tasks and get stuff done.

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Need some study tricks and tips? Amy, Philip, Calypso and Christo serve up a bunch of genius hacks to get your study habits in shape.

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