Time to unwind after Final IBDP Exams
Congratulations!! You made it through the storm.
We can feel how happy and relaxed you must be after those grueling weeks of back-to-back exam preparations and actually facing the beast. But the reality is, finally, it’s all over.
Now is the time to destress a bit before you again start worrying about IB Result day.
Still, feeling Fatigued?
However, some of you may have noticed something odd. Even though your body may finally relax, and you should be ecstatic, something isn't quite right.
It's possible that you're suffering from post-exam blues! You may not have yet been able to relax after the tests, and as a result, your body is still fatigued. It may also seem strange not to be studying for long periods of time - what should you do with all this leisure time? Don't worry, it'll be fine.
How has Exam Stress affected you?
It’s nerve-racking to know that exam stress not only affected you during the exams but also continued to stress you after it’s all over.
Let's take a look at how stress works - and why we experience it in the first place.
According to the theory of Psychology, stress is a natural response. But the real culprits are cortisol, the stress hormone, and its lesser-known cousin, vasopressin. They make you hyper-alert and hyper-tense by spiking your blood pressure and sugar levels at the same time.
Although as your body no longer perceives any exam threat, it stops producing excess hormones. But after being tense for so long, you will be worn out and fatigued, and it may appear like the stress was all in vain.
Now let’s try to refill you with more positive chemical messengers!
Discover the "Right" Way to Relax
Getting sucked up by Netflix and binging unlimited on TikTok might look attractive but trust me later you will feel guilty about wasting this valuable time you have.
Why don’t you try these?
Strengthen your friendship bonds:
After exams, going out with your pals may be the nicest thing you can do for yourself. Celebrate with the people who have accompanied you on your journey. Plan vacations with them, possibly even longer ones if you're up for it.
De-clutter is equal to de-stress:
It is one of the most rewarding activities you can engage in is de-cluttering your IB related stuff whether it’s digital or physical. Trust me nothing can be more satisfying than getting rid of those piles of notes.
Become a Healthy You:
Perhaps it's time to try something new, such as rock climbing, board games, or simply persuading some buddies to join you at the gym!
Well! If you're a first-year student hoping for a stress-free exam season next year, we recommend you gear up with Blen now. Don’t lose this precious summer.
