Exam stress and career assessments
That time of the year is here again when Grade 11’s and Matrics are feeling the heat. Final exams are fast approaching which means that weekends and spare time will be, if it isn’t already, taken up by studying. Exam time is always stressful, even if you have been working diligently throughout the year.
There are, however, many people who are seriously affected by the amount of exam stress that they develop. If you are one of these people, it is important to keep that exam stress under control. If stress has always been a dominating factor in your life, one that tends to cripple your abilities, often it is a good idea to seek outside assistance. Psychologists will provide you with long- term coping skills that you will be able to apply to not only exam stress but various other parts of your life. Speak to a Psychologist in Sandton.
Dealing with exam stress
Exam stress can affect everybody differently. Although during these stressful times it may seem as though you don’t have your anxiety under control, by following a structured and well planned schedule, you will be able to work with your anxious feelings in a controlled manner:
- Plan your study schedule
- Be realistic (set reachable targets)
- Make notes (stick up noted around your house)
- Clear doubts (gain as much of an understanding about your work as possible)
- Revise, Revise, Revise!
- Positivity is key (avoid negative people, places and situations)
- Eat properly
- Get plenty of sleep
- Exercise daily (even a walk around the block helps!)
Talking about general stress prior to studying is always a good idea. This ensures that it doesn’t contribute to exam stress and affect one’s studying and performance. Chat to a Psychologist in Sandton today!
Choosing a career path
Deciding on a career is possibly one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Career assessments provide a thorough understanding of a person’s strengths and weaknesses as well as evaluating the level of cognitive and behavioral functioning of the person.
Highlighting likes and dislikes, career assessments assist a person is narrowing down their career options. There are various aspects that career assessments highlight.
- Personality functioning
- Aptitude
- Goals
- Values
Psycholgists in Sandton, based at Bryanwood Therapy and Assessment Centre offer career assessments that will assist you in combining outcomes to increase self- knowledge. With these career assessment results on hand, you will certainly be able to make a more informed and specific decision as to what career path you should be following.
With tertiary education being so expensive in South Africa, it certainly does help to have a career assessment to help you make this difficult decision early on.
Psychologists in Sandton (Bryanwood Therapy and Assessment Centre) are highly experienced and qualified to assist you with exam stress as well as choosing your career path with the help of career assessments.
Call 011 706 2269 or 011 706 0979 or 011 463 1488
Email bryanwood@bryanwood.co.za
