When we talk about anxiety in relation to revision and exams it shows us immediately that academic success isn’t just about knowledge. It’s about skills like relaxing and managing anxiety during our everyday life and especially when we are revising and in the run up to exams. High levels of anxiety can stop us from revising and cause up to give up hope. This will undermine our motivation and reduce our performance and grades. These are everyday skills that will help students within their exams but also whenever they face challenges within their lives. Anyone can learn these skills.

Contents:

  • MANAGING ANXIETY
  • HOW ADRENALIN AFFECTS US
  • ACTIVITY: FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE
  • ACTIVITY: ADRENALIN AS A PERFORMANCE ENHANCER
  • 5 STEPS TO MANAGING ANXIETY
  • TED TALK ON THE POWER POSE

Author – Lee Parker, Occupational Therapist, Cambridge Academic Performance
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