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If you are reading this, then\u00a0you want to appear for the competitive exams<\/a> coming up. All the best for that, but\u00a0are you preparing the right way? You get to see tips about how to prepare for the exams, but do you know the things you shouldn\u2019t do?\u00a0This is an important part of your competitive exam preparation.<\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t study for long hours<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/h3>
Don\u2019t study for long hours and try to have breaks while studying. Short hours study gives you a strong focus.\u00a0The best way to keep your focus and go on for\u00a0long\u00a0hours is to take a 10 to 15 minutes break every 1 to 2 hours of\u00a0study.\u00a0The average span of attention for human beings is approximately an hour <\/div><\/div>

Don\u2019t be nervous<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/h3>
Nervousness leads to confusion. Be positive and certain about your preparation.\u00a0Keep aside a\u00a0designated\u00a0time \u2019to worry\u2019, in the meanwhile, concentrate on your preparation and your successful result.\u00a0 <\/div><\/div>

Avoid last-minute heavy\u00a0preparation<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/h3>
Try\u00a0to avoid the heavy preparation of the last minute. It might make you nervous and can even lead to mugging up the topics.\u00a0You\u00a0must believe in yourself and your preparation. Spend 10-15 minutes before going off to sleep to quickly recap all that you learnt throughout the day.\u00a0 \"\"<\/div><\/div>

Don\u2019t burden\u00a0yourself<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/h3>
Don\u2019t\u00a0burden yourself with the course pressure. Be confident about whatever you prepared. <\/div><\/div>

Avoid\u00a0confusion<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/h3>
Confusion\u00a0sometimes manages to make you answer the question wrongly and later leads to regret.\u00a0Take a deep breath. Centre yourself<\/span> and focus on what you know. <\/div><\/div>

Don\u2019t procrastinate to study your hard subject<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/h3>
When faced with studying a\u00a0difficult topic, do you\u00a0procrastinate?\u00a0Freeze! You are putting\u00a0your\u00a0brain in a receptive learning mode.\u00a0There is no point in pushing the subject for another day, instead, try tackling it before it\u2019s too late.\u00a0 <\/div><\/div>

Don\u2019t sleep too much or too less<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/h3>
Sleep is not a waste of time. Try to have a good night\u2019s rest before starting your preparation or before your examination.\u00a0Also, try not to sleep too much. <\/div><\/div>

Social media\/ distractions<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/h3>
Put your phone on silent mode and place it at the other end of the room. Turn off your Internet access. Take a deep breath when you’re about to get distracted.\u00a0 \"\"<\/div><\/div>

Dependability<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/h3>
It is great to study in groups, but don\u2019t let them slow down your progress.\u00a0Try not to depend on that smart friend who used to be the topper<\/gwmw> of your class, trust your skills and focus on your goal. <\/div><\/div>

Late start<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/h3>
Do you think\u00a0you\u2019re that\u00a0hare who won the race against the poor tortoise who started studying a month before you? If you do, re-adjust your confidence levels. Because the earlier you start, the more relaxing is your pre-exam day.\u00a0 <\/gwmw><\/div><\/div>

Don\u2019t be\u00a0stressed<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/h3>
At\u00a0the time of the exam you need to take care that you don\u2019t fall into any kind of stress of the exam. Try to have entertainment breaks. <\/gwmw><\/div><\/div>

Don\u2019t mess\u00a0up<\/strong> <\/gwmw><\/h3>
Try\u00a0not to mess between your subjects which will lead you to confusion and nervousness.\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to revise:\u00a0While exams, revision of what you have already studied till now is important as it makes your\u00a0topic\u00a0strong and makes you confident. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

There! Now you know the things you shouldn\u2019t do while preparing for a competitive exam. But what should you do? Focus.\u00a0Study smartly.\u00a0Succeed.\u00a0You can do this!\u00a0And remember, the right approach to your competitive exam preparation can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Share is caring. So, don’t forget to share!<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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