So I've been worrying a lot lately - mainly due to the fact that my final GCSE results will be opened in 17 days, I'll be starting college in September and I'm already panicking about what university's will be expecting of me! Today I will be sharing with you my panic-reducing tips...
Tip 1: Read. Even if you're not an 'avid reader' it can be anything - newspapers, fictional books, other peoples blogs! Reading focuses the mind on something other than what you're worried about, when reading a book you can imagine yourself in some strange land, far away from all your problems.
Tip 2: Music. I don't mean just listening to music (although listening does tend to help as well as it has been shown that your brain is at its most active when listening to music) playing an instrument, singing a little tends to release all that built up tension (I've resorted to this quite a number of times)
Tip 3: Decent Telly. It doesn't even have to be on your TV, go online find some TV shows that you don't mind re-watching, or watch the latest episode of your favourite programme. Mainly in my case I watched every episode of doctors 9 and 10 of Dr Who, although comedy will tend to help best (Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother and Black Books are a few good ones) as laughing releases endorphins which are 'feel-good' brain food!
Tip 4: Get up, get down and get outside! Make plans with friends to take your mind off things, even if it's just going round your mates for a good cup of tea and a nice chat.
So there you have it! A few tips to help you through what is going to be an anxiety ridden part of your year (if you are a student anyway!)
