Balance your nerves before the mock exams

The mock exams are just around the corner. Some of you may be feeling a little nervous, or anxious about this, maybe even a little bit stressed too. Both parents and students can feel this anxiety/stress and this can often rub off on each other, parents often need a remedy too!

Having the butterflies before an exam is normal, but if you’re feeling anxious your mind can go blank, if you’re panicking it will be even more difficult to think or to recall information. So, what can you do to take the pressure off so that you don’t feel so anxious?

Natural remedies can help, as will a healthy diet. Sleep too is important; a good night’s sleep will help you to cope much better. Make sure that you’re hydrated too, drink plenty of water.

Natural remedies for anxiety include A.Vogel

Passiflora Complex or

Higher Nature Balance for Nerves. Many people use Rescue Remedy or Emergency Essence to calm the nerves before exams with great success, you can take it on its own or with other supplements.

If you need a good night’s sleep try New Nordic Melisa Dream, this can help to switch off unwanted thoughts, calm the mind, aid relaxation, and help you to get a good night’s sleep. You won’t feel drowsy the next day, you should be more focused.

If you don’t want to take supplements then essential oils are another option, for example, Tisserand Find Focus Roller ball is great for when the deadline is approaching and your mind is overwhelmed. The essential oils Rosemary, Grapefruit, and Coriander will help motivate you and help you to stay positive. Or, there’s Tisserand De-Stress Roller Ball which is perfect for when life is hectic, your mind is overcrowded, and you’re feeling anxious. The combination of sweet Orange, Geranium, and Nutmeg can help reduce feelings of anxiety and help you to feel calm. They’re pocket size, you roll them onto the pulse points whenever you feel the need.

Some people play relaxing music, others burn incense or essential oils to help relieve stress and anxiety. Meditation and mindfulness can help too.

The main thing is that you tell someone how you’re feeling and ask them if they can help. Please don’t be afraid to look for help if exams are stressing you out.

Clair Whitty is a Bach Flower Practitioner, a Nutritional Health Coach accredited with Thought Leader Natural Health 2018 and a Vega Food Intolerance Tester at The Natural Health Store, 24 North Main Street, Wexford 053 9121613 | clairm1@eircom.net | www.naturalhealthstore.ie