distractions allows it to explore deeper capacities of memory and brain functions asanas also help because by maintaining steady postures that keep your body steady and comfortable for long the mind can be trained to be quiet and a quiet mind is one that automatically works more efficientlyon dday on the day of an important exam have a low glycemic index meal to help you feel full for longer include sprouts and pulses on your plate these have lean carbohy drates and protein which helps blunt the sudden spike in sugars avoid fast food its high in sugar and fat and leads to a sudden spike in sugar levels followed by fatigue and lethargy a sprouts paratha with curd for breakfast followed by a fruit just be fore the exam works better than eating jam bread or poha an egg omelette with whole grain bread a whole grain vegetable sandwich with low fat cheese a home made vegetable or chickenegg frankie or even the humble rotisabji roll are good keep a bottle of plain water or some lime juice with you to sip on during the examhow to breathe controlled breathing help the mind and body function at optimum while lowering blood pressure inhale for a count of five and ex hale for five only through the nose to calm the nervous system and stay away from anxious thoughts also place one hand on your chest the other on your tummy in hale through your nose while inflat ing your diaphragm you need to take about 10 slow breaths per minute to reduce bp and heart rate do for 10 minutes just before an exam originally published on march 3 2015