Top of FormBottom of FormLive chat transcript: Shreya Chugh answers your queries about examstressLIVE CHAT WITH SHREYA CHUGH. SCROLL DOWN TO ASK YOUR QUESTIONS NOW... By: Express News Service | February 25, 2015 3:46 pm Anjali 11:55 AM: Children feel very sleepy while studying. The ask for tea or coffee again and again What to do.Anjali 11:59 AM: when we ask them to sit down and study.. the sit for a while and again they are busy with something else. How to make them sit for atleast an hour or soShreya Chugh 12:11 PM: Make their studies seem like a challengeAnjali 12:11 PM: ok thanks didiSumana 12:00 PM: How do I make sure that I given my 100%????Shreya Chugh 12:01 PM: You will feel confident about yourself :)Sumana 12:01 PM: Thank u d:)Sumana 12:04 PM: I am very nervous abt boards and am always thinking negative what to do abt tat ?? I always keep thinking wat will happen if I forget .etc etcSumana 12:05 PM: Wat should I do to remove my anxiety and nervousnessShreya Chugh 12:05 PM: be positive and have a dream. work towards your goal..Pranayam and meidtation helpstake long deep breaths before exams and study. it helpsSumana 12:06 PM: Ok thanku by meditation u mean I shiSumana12:07 PM i should do my kriya daily right ???Sumana 12:08 PM: Or should I do meditation separately can u suggest some good meditation plsShreya Chugh 12:12 PM: download some meditations from the art of living websiteVisitor 1424845823 12:00 PM: what is your one message to the youth?Shreya Chugh 12:00 PM: Deepen your roots and Broaden your visionSANNYA SINGAL 12:03 PM: how to ovecome negative thoughts which do not let us study ? its actually we go very nervous and are not able to concentrate on what we knowShreya Chugh 12:03 PM: keep your self busy.Shreya Chugh 12:04 PM: Do some creative stuff like art , craftSANNYA SINGAL 12:05 PM but in this peak time , there is seriously no time left for doing creative stuff and its that all sort of thoughts , from evry nuk n corner come in mind when we sit for studyaviral khosla 12:05 PM: i become really depressed when i hear my friends say ive done so many chapters n i keep thinking about themShreya Chugh 12:07 PM: Dont compare dont compare with others your competition should be with yourselfaviral khosla 12:08 PM: but it keeps on coming in my mindaviral khosla 12:09 PM: i really want get rid of this habit as it effects my performanceShreya Chugh 12:13 PM: just focus on the goal and work towards itaviral khosla 12:13 PM: thank youaviral khosla 12:15 PM: what to do when people expect too much from you like u have to get above 95%Shreya Chugh 12:18 PM: you give ur best shot ..that matters the mostSonakshi 12:04 PM: I constantly get a lot of headaches while studying. What should I do?Shreya Chugh 12:12 PM: take some long deep breaths and take a light walk in between ur studies ..Sonakshi 12:13 PM: Should I stop watching TV?Sonakshi 12:14 PM Will it help in my headaches?Shreya Chugh 12:14 PM yes avoid gadgetsSonakshi 12:18 PM Ok. Thanks. Another question..one after the other thoughts keep clouding my mind..Whenever I sit down with my books, I am not able to concentrate because of these thoughtsSonakshi 12:19 PMMeditation doesnt work for me..I have tried itShreya Chugh12:21 PMtake a long nature walk and eat the right kind of food .. some fruits and juicesSonakshi12:24 PMShould I avoid caffeine..I am a chai addictWhat should I eatShreya Chugh 12:24 PM:anything hot as a substitute to start with Shreya Chugh 12:25 PMdo some bhastrika pranayamaSooraj 12:26 PM: Is it a good idea to take a vacation before exams?Shreya Chugh 12:27 PM: depends on you if u are confident enuff.. why not ! exams can be a challenge as well as a game !Mitali 12:03 PM I have my boards starting from tomorrow, I am really worried, stressed out and frustrated regarding the exams. Could you tell me how to remove this frustration and stress?Shreya Chugh 12:14 PM Just have faith in yourself first and know that you can do it .. dont compare yourself with others.. compete with urselfgive ur 100%Mitali 12:15 PM Okay, thank you. I know I can do it but still that frustration builds up within me :( . Id give my 100%Thanks :DShreya Chugh 12:16 PM Believe in the power within u Mitali 12:17 PM Sure I willMitali 12:18 PM I have one more question! Studying at night is better or in the day time? At night, I can concentrate more so should I study at night?Shreya Chugh 12:19 PM whatever suits u best.. but slowly change this pattern towards studying in the early morning hoursMitali 12:22 PM Early morning hours? I study at night so its almost around till 2 or 3 am n then I sleep for a few hours.Mitali 12:31 PM Thanks, it was nice talking to you and it was awesome seeking your advise. Thanks :)Shreya Chugh 12:32 PM :)arundhati 12:11 PM How to overcome fear for a subject you dislike?Shreya Chugh 12:15 PM The formula is for you to love the subject first.. fear is love turned upside down..vishakha 12:27 PM how to cope up with vast portions in short span of time before the particular exam?Shreya Chugh 12:28 PM study to learn and not for marks !Dipu C S 12:17 PM I would like to ask Ms Shreya one question. How can we keep the energy and commitment up while pursuing a long term goals like civil service exams.Shreya Chugh 12:23 PM dont give up and regular meditation helps commitment helpsDrishti Mehra 12:22 PM when there is my math exam I do all the practice of questions but on the exam day I make many mistakes drish4@gmail.comShreya Chugh12:29 PM deep breathing before exams help .. do some chantingaboli chande12:24 PM i am a mother of 10th std stud. how to make children study without making them feeling irritated?aboli chande12:25 PM how to make them realise the importance of time?and how to keep myself cool?aboli chande12:27 PM my emailid is abolichande@yahoo.comaboli chande12:29 PM how to distract them from playing games on computer. i allow him to play outdoor games.Shreya Chugh12:30 PM support them and it is equally important for you to be relaxedjust being with them helps pass on the message thru their favourite aunty or relativeHarshil 12:24 PM what to do when I blank during exams ?Shreya Chugh 12:33 PM keep ur eyes close for a moment and take deep long breathsPrema 12:34 PM hi What is it that has triggered the stress that goes with exams today? A little bit of tension has always been there but not to the degree that we see nowadays.Shreya Chugh 12:35 PM competiton comparison and mediaSurbhi Gupta 12:27 PM My brother is not at all serious about his studies. He just doesnt like them. Though he is intelligent. How to inculcate the love for it, especially during exams?Shreya Chugh 12:39 PM make studies a challenge else its boringBhushan 1:01 PM i m in tenthShreya Chugh 1:01 PM yesBhushan 1:01 PM n how can reduce me stress while writhing my xamn how get interest in studiesShreya Chugh 1:01 PM keep ur calmBhushan 1:02 PM ohhkShreya Chugh 1:02 PM have a bigger goal in lifeBhushan 1:02 PM ohhkShreya Chugh 1:02 PM this will keep u focussed and not let u get distractedBhushan 1:02 PM n ois der any pranayam tp reduce stress is*Bhushan 1:03 PM to* how to reduce my tension???Shreya Chugh 1:04 PM meditate ! visit artofliving.org for free tipsRuturaj 12:30 PM Hello Didi,how to get over attraction towards opposite sex? exams are near it`s distracting me a lot, i am not able to concentrateVisitor 1424847539 is now known as Ruturaj.Shreya Chugh12:41 PM be focussed on ur goal.. keep urself busy take care of ur diet and have cold water bathsNeha 12:30 PM I am feeling stressed whether I can make it or not.Shreya Chugh 12:42 PM know that you can make it !!! be confident Sugandha Narang 12:31 PM how to overcome butterflies in stomach? Even when you know that you can do well and you are well prepared but when you walk in for the test, you start getting acute anxieties!Shreya Chugh 12:43 PM its no big deal, its just an exam conquer it ! u are brave and strong enuff to drive away these silly negativitiesParam: hey I badly need ur help I get fobia when I see maths paper what to doShreya Chugh: Fear should not be an impediment towards your examFear of faliure or fear of mistakes stops us from performing well in a subject as a pas impression of not doing well can lead us to non performance in the future .. as a solution for the future : Create an interest in maths.. Co-relate maths to anything that you like doing.. for example.. photography etc.. Secondly clear your concepts with someone who is stronger than you in class or refer to your teacher and understand the subject well..Wonderer: Hi His to get rid of a pattern stuck in ur mind Thought patternShreya Chugh: Meditate, u need something to flush it out or clean it .. meditation helps just like having a bath to get rid of dirt off ur bodykajal: Want to study but not getting interest what to do..????Shreya Chugh: studies are as skin is to ur body ! its a stepping stone towards successs. mark ur achievements and enjoy later !kajal: How to score good marks in examShreya Chugh: study study study.! study for knowledge and not for marksGaurav Kandel 12:50 PM: Jai Gurudev Shreya di, from all of us here from Nepal :)Gaurav Kandel 12:52 PM: Before we start, we would like to request you to visit here in Nepal soon :)Shreya Chugh 12:52 PM: sure !Gaurav Kandel: 12:54 PM: So we have few questions from pour YES! Club World Nepal members 1. Shreya di, I find Chemistry really tough while i love to study science more of Biology. How can i manage continuing to study it ?Shreya Chugh 12:55 PM: first nothing is impossible inculcate a liking for the subject and the subject will start liking youGaurav Kandel 12:58 PM: Thank you for such a wonderful answer :)Shreya Chugh 12:58 PM: :)Gaurav Kandel 12:59 PM: Next question from another YES! Club Member 2. Shreya di, My parents want me to only study and i love YES! Club and engage with its activities. I want them to think the way i feel. How can i explain them?Shreya Chugh 1:00 PM: balance between both.. once u study well.. they will allow you to do service too create that confidence in themShreyacomes with a vast experience of teaching over 5 lakh teens across the globe. An expert in dealing with varied issues faced by youth she loves adventure and is also an avid photographer and graphic designer. http://www.artofliving.orgFollow us on @ArtofLivingABC @ArtOfLivingNow