The Kerryman (North Kerry)

Master your Mind to prepare for your exams

- WITH CLAIR WHITTY

That was the only instance, that I am aware of where I was vilified by people I didn’t know, people who didn’t know me and people who sat at their keyboards with nothing better to do than pour vitriol onto a screen, knowing there was going to be no consequenc­es for their actions.

Imagine how Caroline Flack felt – being vilified by the press and on social media day after day, having her life scrutinise­d and commented on by people who didn’t even know her. It made her feel so worthless and unloved that she took her own life at the weekend. A 40 year old beautiful, talented woman who was tormented and tortured by people who are only brave and outspoken in their anonymity – gutless cowards.

Whilst I acknowledg­e there needs to be accountabi­lity regarding social media, the press needs to accept their role in this horrendous tragedy. The tabloids hounded Caroline Flack. They were relentless in their pursuit of a headline. They camped outside her house in recent weeks following a domestic incident between herself and her boyfriend despite the fact she admitted publicly she was having mental health issues and was trying to sort herself out.

And WE need to accept our responsibi­lity too. If there was no demand for this type of gutter press journalism, there would be none. If they weren’t making money out of these stories they wouldn’t print them so don’t buy the paper, don’t read the article, don’t click on the link.

This kind of clickbait is not news. It’s voyeuristi­c gossip at best. And complete lies at worst.

Nothing can bring Caroline Flack back. But maybe we can all learn a lesson from this senseless tragedy.

Nobody really knows what goes on in anyone else’s life so if you can’t say anything nice, say nothing at all.

THE mocks are over, done and dusted. How do you feel you did, are you happy? Do you think that you could have worked harder? Here are some tips that might help you achieve your goals.

Nutrients to support normal mental performanc­e and cognitive function include Omega 3 Oil, B vitamins, and Choline. B vitamins also help with energy levels and can help the body deal with stress. Zinc also contribute­s to normal cognitive function. Mastermind from Revive Active contains all of these important nutrients in a one a day sachet.

I love the idea that students only need to take three sachets per week, Mon, Wed, Fri. This can be enough to help your master your mind! One box of thirty sachets will last you three months.

Have a plan, a schedule that works for you. If like me, you’re a morning person, then maybe getting up half an hour earlier in the morning might help?

Have a healthy diet, and eat regularly to avoid blood sugar drops, and energy slumps.

Keep hydrated. Lack of hydration can affect energy levels, concentrat­ion, and can cause headaches.

Sleep. This is so important. If you’re not sleeping, consider why. Is it stress, worry, or anxiety that keeps you awake? Sometimes it can be that you’re overtired and then you can’t sleep when you get to bed. Whatever the reason, try to find a solution. There are lots of natural remedies that can help.

Parents, what about that messy desk? My son’s desk was a mess, full of clutter, chaos. It blew my mind. But no talking to him about it changed his mind. Then, one day, he showed me some article online about how a messy desk, supports creativity. What could I say? Besides, his results proved his point. So maybe it’s not worth stressing about the small stuff ?

Mastermind is the perfect way to prepare for a long day of study. If you’re a mature student you may need to take one sachet per day.

I take Mastermind from time to time to support cognitive function and I have to say that I do find that I am more alert and have better recall.

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