How to deal with stress

Hellooo!! 
This year I will be doing 24 exams for my GCSE's and so I am starting to really feel the stress.

Today I thought I would share with you some tips I have on staying calm and relaxed so the stress doesn't get on top of you! 

1. Doing other things: 

This does seem quite obvious but you'd be surprised how many people actually don't set aside time for other things. Although it is important to revise for your exams and the schools tend to put a lot of pressure on this, it is important to do other things that take your mind off of work. For example, I like to go running as often as I can because it clears my head and means I am relaxed when I go to study again. Also, when making a timetable, make sure there is time left for yourself to do fun things like going out with friends. 

     2.  Find ways to relax:

Try out things like yoga to release some of your stress. This is actually highly recommended to reduce stress and I  believe it does actually work because like running, it allows you to focus on something else and so makes you calmer.

     3.  Keep things in perspective 

It is not the end of the world if you fail!! Sometimes I think people at school give us the wrong idea about our GCSE's and act like they are the most important things in our lives. Don't get me wrong, they are, but only until we start our A-levels or College or a job. You need to remind yourself that even if the worst happens and you failed all your exams, that is not the only thing an employer looks for. As long as you are passionate and have the right personality for a job, you are sure to succeed. 

 Thanks for reading my blog

Hope it was helpful to someone out there :-)

Please comment below any tips you use to handle stress as exams are coming up soon! (Ahhhh) 

Love Gina xoxox