Exam Stress Begone: Essential Tips for Navigating Exams

By Meaghers Pharmacy

We’re all aware of the stresses that exam season can bring for students; the pressure they can feel to perform well, time constraints and the fear of failure can easily raise stress levels. This can take a toll on students, as well as their family and those closest to them. But not to worry, there are certain strategies and systems that can be put into place to make things a little easier for everyone.

Here are our top tips for managing exam stress.

Breathing and Relaxation Techniques

Practicing deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help to calm both the mind and body and it’s something that can be done anywhere. An easy one to remember is box breathing: inhale slowly through the nose for a count of four seconds, hold for four seconds, exhale through the mouth for four seconds, hold for four seconds and repeat four times.

Encourage a Positive Mindset

Positive thinking seems to be all the rage right now, but it’s not just a trend. Encouraging a positive mindset rather than focusing on the negative can boost confidence and self-belief, exactly what students need during exam season. In the lead up to exams, encourage positive affirmations such as “I believe in myself”; “I am capable and intelligent”.

Help Set Realistic Expectations

Of course, we all hope students get what they wish for in their exam results, but this added pressure can sometimes do more harm than good. Helping them to set realistic goals and expectations can help alleviate the expectations of perfectionism. While it’s normal to feel some pressure during exam season, remind them to just do their best on the day rather than striving for perfection.

If you’re worried that your child may be feeling run down or stressed in the run up to exam season, here are some supplements and products that can be introduced into their regular routine:

Revive Active Teen Revive

Teen Revive is a superior blend of high-quality ingredients formulated to fuel and support a teenagers’ active and healthy lifestyle. A super supplement with 23 active ingredients for all-round support including the immune system, energy levels, brain and bones. Multiple benefits, all in one daily sachet.

Advanced Nutrition Programme Collagen Support

Like we mentioned, as we get older our skin loses its elasticity and production of collagen decreases, the Collagen Support from Advanced Nutrition Programme activates your skin’s collagen to achieve younger looking skin. The perfect option to support collagen formation, plump and smooth the skin and protect the skin cells from oxidative stress. Suitable for all skin types and ages who are looking to add an additional dimension to their skincare routine.

Natures Plus Power Teen For Her 60 Chewable Tablets

Power Teen for Her is the ultimate young women’s high-quality multivitamin supplement, formulated with the nutrients teenagers need for a healthy mind and body. Each serving contains the full recommended daily dose of 13 vitamins and minerals, Vitamins A, B12, C, D3 and K2. It contains all the nutrients needed for healthy immunity and energy production and is designed to reduce tiredness and fatigue throughout the day.

MAG365 Magnesium for Kids

Magnesium is a very popular mineral used to help with sleep issues, especially when it comes to anxiety or restlessness at night. For students under the age of 18, MAG365 for Kids is especially formulated for those aged 4-18, it also has added vitamins and minerals of calcium, zinc, and vitamins C & D, which all help with teeth and bone health, as well as boosting the immune system.

Revive Active Mastermind

For those aged 16 and over, Revive Mastermind is a powerful supplement that contains 11 active ingredients formulated to support brain, cognitive, and psychological function, improving mental performance.

BetterYou Pure Magnesium Bath Flakes

There’s nothing more relaxing than a gorgeous bath, and these Magnesium Flakes can only improve on that. Soaking in a magnesium-rich bath helps promote relaxation and soothe tired and aching muscles. Allowing full body exposure to a concentrated solution of magnesium chloride, ensuring a gentle and effective method of supplementation.

Hopefully this can help alleviate some of the stress felt during exam time, for students and families alike. Keep reminding them that it’s okay if they’re feeling stressed or anxious as it’s a big moment in their lives, but using these tools can help with those feelings.

All we can do is do our best, good luck to all students ahead of exam season!

Oonagh O’Hagan

Meaghers Pharmacy Paid Partnership with Meaghers.