Impact Of Brain Gym Activity and Breathing Technique on Stress and Academic Procrastination Among Medical Students
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Brain Gym Activity, Breathing Technique, Stress, Academic Procrastination, Medical StudentsAbstract
Objective:
This study aims to evaluate how medical students' stress levels and academic procrastination tendencies are affected by the Brain Gym and Breathing Technique.
Methods:
Using breathing techniques and a brain gym, we suggest a method to help medical students reduce stress and procrastination. The practice sessions will last 30 minutes each and be held three times a week. Using breathing techniques and a brain gym, we suggest a method to help medical students reduce stress and procrastination. The practice sessions will last 30 minutes each and be held three times a week.
Result:
According to the results, medical students' stress levels, procrastination, and general quality of life were all significantly improved by the Brain Gym and Breathing Technique routine. A paired t-test was used to examine the collected data. Based on the statistical findings, there was a substantial reduction in academic procrastinating behavior (p-value <0.0001) and stress (p-value <0.00001).
Conclusion:
There is a connection between stress and academic procrastination among medical students, largely due to the intense academic demands they face. This study demonstrates that implementing a structured protocol can successfully reduce stress and enhance academic performance among medical students.
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