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.<\/p>\n
The government body interviewed 150,000 children aged 10 \u2013 15 about all aspects of their school life, and found that nearly 60 per cent of them are worrying about their future exams.<\/p>\n
Stress expert at Be Happy Be Healthy, Liz Tucker said: \u201cStress 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
We have some top tips from Rescue Remedy to help exam revision go smoothly:<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t leave revision to the last minute<\/p>\n
Don’t avoid revising subjects you don’t like or find difficult<\/p>\n
Break up revision notes using headings, sub-headings, key words, spider charts and coloured highlighters<\/p>\n
Make sure that you take regular breaks when you are revising<\/p>\n
Try to exercise regularly to boost your energy and clear your mind<\/p>\n
Don’t stay up the night before an exam trying to cram<\/p>\n
Keep things in perspective and don’t forget that there is a life beyond revision and exams<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
For more information, visit www.rescueremedy.co.uk<\/p>\n
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