India, Feb. 18 -- Exam season has kicked off, and as students prepare to sit for their papers, the anticipation of how the exam might turn out can make even the most confident and well-prepared feel anxious. While a certain level of nervousness is natural, excessive anxiety before an exam can hinder performance in the exam hall, whether it shows up as blanking out, sweating or emotional meltdown right before leaving for the centre. Also read: Want to reduce anxiety this year? Psychologist shares 5 tips to regain control

In such moments, regaining composure becomes crucial to ensure students can think clearly and perform to their potential. To understand how students can ground themselves during heightened anxiety, HT Lifestyle reached ou...