Chill out time needed for exam stressed children

The pressure of exams are taking their toll on the nation’s children, after an Ofsted survey shockingly revealed more than half are worrying about exams.

The government body interviewed 150,000 children aged 10 – 15 about all aspects of their school life, and found that nearly 60 per cent of them are worrying about their future exams.

Stress expert at Be Happy Be Healthy, Liz Tucker said: “Stress is an inevitable part of taking exams and we need to experience positive stimulation as it helps us manage stress and puts the right amount of pressure on someone in order to achieve good marks. But it is a thin line between this and being overwhelmed with negative stress, which needs to be controlled before it affects concentration, confidence, energy levels and results.”

We have some top tips from Rescue Remedy to help exam revision go smoothly:

Don’t leave revision to the last minute

Don’t avoid revising subjects you don’t like or find difficult

Break up revision notes using headings, sub-headings, key words, spider charts and coloured highlighters

Make sure that you take regular breaks when you are revising

Try to exercise regularly to boost your energy and clear your mind

Don’t stay up the night before an exam trying to cram

Keep things in perspective and don’t forget that there is a life beyond revision and exams

Rescue Remedy produce natural remedies to help people deal with stress and nerves. Using a blend of five of the Bach Original flower essences, it works with your body to re-balance negative emotions and restore inner calm.

For more information, visit www.rescueremedy.co.uk

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