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Hypnotherapy targets exam stress!

As many people start to revise (or cram) for those oh-so-important examinations this summer, I am highlighting the issue of stress that can be caused by them.

Thousands of people up and down the country will be taking an exam of some sort during the late spring and early summer.  Other than the obvious GCSEs, A Levels and Degrees, there are many people taking exams leading to professional qualifications, and many rely on a good pass grade to obtain a place at University or College, a professional qualification leading to employment, or even being able to KEEP their job.

All very stressful and, although most of us get through exams without too much difficulty in the end, there are a significant number of us for whom the pressure can become too much, leading to poor results or being physically unable to participate in the actual exams, resulting in associated negative outcomes.

It is completely normal, and in some ways a positive thing, to feel some anxiety around preparing for and taking exams, just as it can be with other important events in life. A little bit of anxiety, that ‘nervous tension’, can actually act as a motivator and can help the person to focus their attention, keeping the mind alert.

However, exam stress becomes a problem when it reaches a level where it interferes with the ability to prepare for and perform in exams. Too high an anxiety level interferes with clear, coherent, and creative thinking and can also create a negative mindset, which in turn can lead to panic.

Hypnotherapy is a great way to help reduce stress and create new positive study habits. It can help during study periods and also on the day of the exam itself due to feelings of being more in control and relaxed. It can also improve and restore confidence and the motivation to succeed. 

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) can be beneficial for anyone taking exams, however, students who have been away from study for some time can be especially prone to stress and could benefit greatly from Hypnotherapy to get back into the rhythm and discipline of studying.

I am very enthusiastic about the efficacy of SFH in the management of examination stress. We know that too much pressure can lead to stress and a range of physical and mental health problems. You don’t need this at any time, but especially when you have to be on top of your game to get those grades!

Stress can affect the way you think, feel and behave and can impact every area of your life. SFH offers powerful techniques and strategies to enable you to deal with exam stress and to help you think and behave in a more positive way which has many benefits prior to, during, and after those exams.