The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
If you have less than six weeks until the exams, be realistic about what you can revise. Ask for guidance from your teachers who should be able to identify core material. If you think you will become more anxious, learn relaxation techniques now.
The key to reducing exam anxiety is to make an early start on your revision. Six weeks before the exams is probably soon enough for end of year exams, depending on where you are in your studies and what year you are in.
If you’ve got money left over at the end of each week or month, you can save this amount. If not, you can still save – it’s not easy to change how much money you have coming in but most people can change how much goes out.
If you save money regularly, you’ll quickly find that your savings add up and keep growing. Get into the habit and watch your money turn into more money.
You may find that you hone in on the negative aspects of a situation as the first thing you do, ignoring or dismissing all the positive aspects. Instead, consider the whole picture. Find a more balanced way to look at this situation.
Making unfair comparisons between certain individuals and yourself is a common thinking error, and can leave you feeling inadequate. When you do this, you compare yourself with people who you know have a specific advantage over you in some area.
If you talk to your sibling about how you’re feeling, use “I” phrases such as “I feel frustrated that you…”, so you don’t lay blame and put them on the defensive.
Talking about why you’re frustrated with your sibling can help you gain some insight on the situation, help them understand where you’re coming from, and can give you a chance to hear their side of the story.
If you have exams in the near future, learn in advance how to relax. This will help you feel confident that, if you start to panic or your mind goes blank, you will be able to regain control.
Pick out the exam questions that best relate to the revision you have done. Taking time at this point can gain a better result. If you can’t decide all the questions you want to answer, start with those you have picked and come back to the others later.