Fixing up for the finals

It’s the halfway mark for Year 12 students, as they prepare for the dash to the finish

stress levels, which ultimately leads to poorer outcomes. Talk to your kids without judging them as a parent. Letting them talk about their anxiety is a great way to get rid of it.

3. Routine master: Become a routine master! Make sure their sleep is regulated, without phones or the computer or TV. Early to bed and early to rise – this has a great impact on balancing hormones, which ultimately keep them happier and healthier. Keep a study schedule, so that they are conscious of their ‘break’ times and can focus better when studying.

4. Exercise: At least 20-30 minutes of high cardio exercise is recommended daily. This increases focus, elevates the regulation of happy hormones, increases confidence and decreases potential depression and other niggly health problems.

Studies have shown that increased continuous emotional stress can lead to a variety of diseases and health problems for students

By KUDRAT SINGH

As we reach the midyear mark, it’s ‘go’ time for this year’s HSC/VCE batch of students. Along with the hope and optimism of a ‘free’ life post-school, also comes the stress and anxiety of preparing for the Year 12 final exams. The exams that are meant to determine their futures and the rest of their lives.

Okay, okay, so it’s not all gloom and doom. The Year 12 exams are high pressure and do determine how many options your child may have available to them next year, but they are not the most important thing in the larger picture of life.

Studies have shown that increased continuous emotional stress can lead to a variety of diseases and health problems for students.

To make sure your child is well prepared emotionally as well as practically, here are some tips to ease the tension.

1. Recognise the category: Some children are naturally focused and driven, whilst others require a lot of prodding, encouraging and carrots to get them there. So the first thing to do is to recognise which category your child fits in, and encourage them accordingly.

2. Stay tuned: If your child’s behaviour or moods are completely out of the ordinary, there must be an underlying cause. Finals can bring out some of our greatest insecurities. These can cause unnecessary increases in

5. Diet: There are so many great natural remedies within our desi khanna that help prevent illnesses. So increase the garlic, turmeric and other spices in your cooking! Be sure not to indulge in high sugar and processed foods, as these lead to concentration difficulties and those pesky health issues. Soaking almonds overnight and consuming them in the morning is supposed to help with brain function and memory. As are walnuts, with the added benefit of lowering heart disease.

6. Social life: You may ask, what social life? But it is very important to ensure that your child has some time in their week to meet with friends, without books and exam pressure. Whether for just an hour or a day, it is important for them to switch off the ‘study’ part

Early to bed and early to rise – this has a great impact on balancing hormones, which ultimately keep them happier and healthier of their brain. Again, this leads to better focus and becomes a reward system for them.

These are just a few points to remember for the coming months leading to the final exams. Everyone handles stress in different ways, and while you may not understand the stress your child is facing, you can help them to handle it. And remember, success is not limited to exam results!

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