Tips for the PMR Candidates

               It's just another 12 days more to go for the PMR candidates to equip themselves with whatsoever preparation before sitting for the examination which is just around the corner. But please keep in mind that notes, formulas and theories alone are not the sole priorities that you must always emphasize on when it comes to preparing yourself for examination. The following tips might be helpful to you in order to stay fresh and healthy throughout the challenging weeks.

Diet

Always watch what you are eating or it will eat you back! Watch your portion and if possible, eat nutritious food instead of unhealthy snack-bites. Avoid taking carbonated drinks for it might affect your bladder and makes you suffer from dirty urine which is not only painful when you are passing urine, but it will make lower abdomen feel the pain at all time. Hence, please take note the followings:

• drink a lot of water and if possible, avoid iced water intake;
• consume more fruits for they are able to keep the fluid in your body from dehydration;
• eat vegetables in every meal;
• say 'no' to late supper;
• say 'farewell' to junk food and fizzy drinks;
• declare fast food especially the instant noodles as your worst enemy;
• consider to eat the food as consumed by Muhammad (peace be upon him) such as dates, fig (tin), olive, milk and honey;
• cut down carbohydrate is possible;
• eat in small portion; and
• do not skip any meal (unless you are fasting).

Supplement

Recent weather condition is unpredictable and such changes constantly are exposing you to unpredictable illnesses especially flu, fever and cough. Hence, you are advised to take supplements especially Vitamin C in order to hinder you from such sufferings. Nobody wants to sit for exam with runny nose nor unstable condition. So, please consider these as well:

• regular fruits intake especially oranges and watermelon;
• take Vitamin C in forms of liquid and capsule every day;
• raisins are good supplement too;
• chew healthy snacks like salads, pistachios and cashew nuts between meals; and
• have some energy drinks.

Rest and Sleep

Ensure that you are having a quality sleep every night. Here are some suggested ideas so you'll have a good rest and sleep:

• set regular bedtime;
• do not sleep past midnight;
• do not oversleep;
• avoid long afternoon nap;
• stop doing chores or revision when you are too sleepy;
• just go to sleep when you feel like to;
• never fight with your drowsiness for you might get headache;
• clean yourself before bed;
• do not study or do revision for a very long hour for your body and brain need rest; and
• give your body some stretches after a long day by doing light exercises.

Final Touch

• always jot down notes so you will not forget easily;
• set schedule for revision so you will not leaving any of the registered subjects;
• study group is still not to late;
• double-check your notes and answers when doing exercises;
• keep telling yourself what you have memorize for verbal act is the most powerful ones;
• double-check your mistakes and errors in previous examinations;
• never underestimate yourself nor too proud of your achievements;
• PLEASE.....seek advice and assistance from your teachers PERSONALLY; and
• keep on performing SOLAT on time and pray.

I wish the very best of luck for your PMR!