Unwinding after finishing exams
You’ve only gone and done it! It’s been a tough few weeks of studying, hunched over your desk. Finally that laptop is shut, and you no longer need all of those notes. Now what?
Firstly, you need a break
Yes, classes start next week, but you have worked so hard for the past few weeks and deserve a break. At least take the weekend to just relax, reset and recharge, to find out more about looking after your wellbeing, check out the KCLSU Wellbeing Hub for activities, events and resources to help boost your wellbeing. Make sure you also keep an eye out for the KCLSU News Page, for lots of Wellbeing-related tips and tricks.?
Reflect upon what you have gone through
I will reiterate, this has been a tough few weeks! You may find it useful to write down your feelings over the past weeks. Buy a nice notebook and just blurt down everything, it’s like venting to a friend except it doesn’t even have to be coherent! You can think about what went well, what you want to do differently next time, anything! Just remember to be kind to yourself, you’ve worked hard and completed your exams, so you should know that you did the best that you can. Remind yourself of your strengths, and that you can no longer control the outcome.
Tidy up your workspace
Walk over to your workspace and start to try and de-clutter. Yes, that means carrying out the 5 empty glasses, plates, crumpled up paper and gum wrappers that may be littered all over your desk. By clearing this space and moving the things you used in exams out of view, this can help you let go of exam nerves and reset.
Celebrate with friends and family
After a difficult exam season, you deserve to celebrate with friends and family! This could be a trip to the cinema, a nice meal out or a takeaway. Over the exam period it can be increasingly difficult to stay connected with our friends and family, so this is a great opportunity to chat with your loved ones and debrief on all that has happened over the past few weeks. If you’re worried about your results, catching up with friends at uni can be especially helpful as many of them will also be nervously waiting for results day, so this can help you remember that you’re not alone.
Spend time outdoors
Spending time outdoors can really help with relaxation, especially if you have a lot of anxiety over results. You can take a walk in a park, or just sit there and breathe in the outdoor air. Mind has an excellent resource on the connection between nature and mental health, or KCL Student services has also written a useful article on how frequently visiting green spaces can benefit our mental health.
We hope these tips are useful, and that you give yourself some time to refresh and reset. Want to find out more about how you can take care of your Wellbeing? Visit the KCLSU Wellbeing Hub for activities, events and resources to help boost your wellbeing. Make sure you also keep an eye out for the KCLSU News Page, for lots of Wellbeing-related tips and tricks.??
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