IF YOU have kids doing exams this year you may find this interesting. Rescue Remedy, one of the Bach Flower Remedy range, can be used to help ease the symptoms associated with the stress of exams.
This gentle homeopathic remedy can be used by anyone from small children, right through all the age ranges.
Each of the 38 remedies discovered by Dr Bach is directed at a particular characteristic or emotional state. Bach Rescue Remedy is completely natural and pre-tailored to feelings commonly associated with exam periods; it contains a blend of the following flower essences:
:: Rock Rose – for terror and panic
:: Impatiens – for irritation and impatience
:: Clematis – for inattentiveness
:: Star of Bethlehem – for shock
:: Cherry Plum – for irrational thoughts.
Rescue Remedy conducted a survey to analyse trends of exam and study pressures experienced by Irish students, from second level to professional exams. Eighty two per cent of students surveyed stated they stress about exams yet less than 20 per cent take any stress remedies to help them cope with the pressure.
Neil Shah, of British not-for-profit organisation the Stress Management Society, provided the following tips for students:
:: Manage your study time: it is important to schedule your work. Draw up a balanced and realistic revision schedule and stick to it. Studying for long periods of time will not benefit you in the long term as human brains can only maintain concentration for 90 minutes at one time.
Have regular breaks and schedule time to do the things you enjoy. Also, be aware of when you work best; some people prefer studying early in the morning and others prefer to stay up late. When are you most productive?
:: Stop comparing yourself with others; adopt a revision technique that works for you: Everyone has a different approach to revision. Choose your own method and find the revision style that suits you. Some examples are: revising alone in a quiet room, revising with a friend, going to the library, playing music in the background, working on the computer and so on.
:: Manage your study space: Avoid technology, television or social media when you are studying. Keep your study room clean and clear to avoid distractions.
I love the Bach remedies and use them on a pretty much daily basis, not just for clients but also for myself.
They are available in many health shops and specialist pharmacies. The popularity of Rescue Remedy has led to the development of a wide range of Rescue products, as well as the regular drops.
Good luck with the exams.
r.armstrong@irishnews.com
