Find out which vitamin supplements can help students (and parents!) cope with exam stress
Hectic deadlines, poor diet, stress and lack of invigorating exercise directly take their toll on both body and mind and leave Exam students feeling tired and worn out.
Ginseng
Why not try Ginseng supplement which has an energising effect in cases of fatigue and a calming effect in cases of everyday stress?
Known as ‘Natures Energiser, Ginseng optimises the body’s resources and delivers an energy burst to help maintain endurance and performance.
Vitamin D
According to the FSAI, low vitamin D is widespread in Ireland.
Irish Company Beeline sells Vitamin D3 + Multivitamins for Teenagers also suitable for Vegetarians, which is designed to help support physical and mental capacity via Key Nutrients, Vitamin D, B Vitamins, Iron, Zinc, Calcium and much more.
The key benefits are the reduction in tiredness and fatigue, better energy levels, contribution to normal cognitive function, immune defence, bone health, healthy skin, hair and nails and healthy blood and heart. Top tips for dealing with exam stress · Be positive: Don't beat yourself up, be nice to yourself. Make a quick list of five things you've done that you are proud of. This will put you in a good mood and you will learn more. Stand up straight and smile, you will feel a bit better straight away.
· Be realistic: Don't try to do too much work each day and make a study plan that is realistic. This will put you in control. Give yourself plenty of short breaks as you revise, this keeps you fresher for longer, so you will learn more.
· Stay hydrated: Avoid too much tea or coffee and try to drink two litres of water each day.
· Get plenty of sleep: Try to keep your sleep routine as regular as possible. Sleep helps your brain to assimilate new knowledge into your long-term memory so that you can recall it when it comes to test day.
· Put away the phone: You probably don’t even realise the number of times you check Facebook, Instagram or whatever your vice is. When you add it all up together, it amounts to a significant waste of time. Try to leave the phone out of sight and reach during study time
· Time for yourself: Try to leave enough time in your revision for some fun. Do something you enjoy for a while if you want to stay in a good mood.
· Don’t (always) listen to others: comparison is the thief of joy. While it is helpful to discuss topics with fellow students and often to revise together, try not to compare other peoples' revision to your own. Chances are you’re doing just fine
· Eat properly: Make sure your diet includes plenty of fruit and vegetables. Try New Beeline Teenager Vitamin D3 and Multivitamins to make sure your body is getting all the vitamins and minerals you need.
· Get some exercise: It's a fantastic stress buster. Go running, skateboarding, play a sport, or just go for a brisk walk. If you are not sleeping very well, exercise can make a real difference.
· Chill out and talk to someone: If you are starting to feel overwhelmed, talk to someone, take a bit of time to breathe deeply, tell yourself how well you are doing and remind yourself that everything is going to turn out alright.
Most importantly, Stay Calm! Good Luck!