Just a taster today...more to come!
If you were coaching somebody for exam success, a friend or family member, what sort of mindest do you think would be the one most likely to set them on the path for success?
Confidence, stress, motivation, worry, anxiety, a sense of being in control, panic , positivity? Which cocktail would you mix with them?
Often exams are associated with stress and anxiety yet neither of these are states in which we perform well!
You see, the way that we are feeling, in any given moment, is what affects what we then do. .... our behaviour. If a student is feeling anxious or stressed, he/she is likely to be jumpy, find it hard to settle to study or may even avoid study completely in the head in the sand type of way!
If, on the other hand, he/she has a confident and positive mindset, now those, mixed with a dash of "buzz", motivation and a sprinkling of determination and curiosity all added to a lovely background sense of calm and confidence are the ingredients for success.
Some people are lucky enough to naturally have this positive mindset. If you are one of those people, please do share in the comments below, your secrets for success. If, however the anxious and stressed states are more familiar or you fluctuate between, start celebrating!! It is possible to re programme and to change to more useful habits!
The next few blogs will give you hints and tips for having more control over your mindset and your state!
Once you have this and are prepared to put some work into the mix, success is truly in sight!
Stay posted!
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Bridget Clapham
Keeping your success in mind.
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