So, I survived parent's evening and I'm so happy with all the comments I got. While I was there, they gave out sheets on how to ease exam stress. Being the good person I am, I thought I could share the tips with you guys.
1. Exercise - releases endorphins, improving mood.
2. Breathing deeply - refocuses the mind and helps you calm down.
3. Give yourself a break - your mental health is important, so give yourself time to step away from the workload and relax.
4. Talk to others - don't keep it in. talk to like-minded teens, your family or find forums online.
5. Don't work yourself up - look at things rationally, don't allow yourself to focus on the negative things and forget about what your true goals are.
6. Count to ten - allows you to refocus your mind and calm down.
7. Be optimistic - Focus on the positives and don't dwell on "what ifs".
8. Limit your intake of caffeine - can cause you to get jittery and anxious. Try decaffeinated beverages more.
9. have a snack - low blood sugar can contribute to anxiety.
10. Chew on mints - lowers feelings of nerves, defeats adrenaline rush
11. Have a bath - relax your body, untense, wash away anxieties.
12. Do something you enjoy - find time in your day to do things you like away from revision.
13. Simple chores - allows you to focus on other life tasks unrelated to school.
14. Go outside - sunlight is a natural mood booster.
15. Create a revision timetable - helps you organise time and put things into perspective.
16. Remove negative friends - only surround yourself with good vibes.
17. Talk to your teachers - they can help calm you down on issues you have with specific subjects.
I hope this helps. I am definitely going to be using these tips more often as exams approach. Also, just got my mock exam timetable through. Yay!
See ya soon, Abbie xxx
