Many students who do not necessarily excel throughout the academic year suddenly seem to do well once it comes to exam time. At the same time, many exemplary students freeze when placed in an exam situation even though they would have no problem at all with the tasks set in a different environment.
Exam success and confidence in preparing for exams can often seem to depend as much on your state of mind as on academic knowledge. Imagine if you approached every exam confident, focused, relaxed and with a clear mind. Imagine what you could achieve. Revision, essay deadlines, and general study pressure can all mount up to cause worry and stress - and then there are the exams themselves. Passing exams often seems to be as much about testing your temperament as your knowledge. Some people seem to be able to pass exams or remember all kinds of facts and figures without putting in a substantial amount of work and guess what? It is not because of the amount of brain cells they are carrying around in their head - it is just that they are able to use their mind in a relaxed, confident, and organised way in order to achieve exam success. A growing number of students are using hypnosis to help them perform at their best. It gives them a definite advantage, and in many cases can make the difference between success and failure in achieving the required points.
Mayo Hypnosis Clinic, Castlebar, telephone 094 906 0226, 086 161 2301, log onto www.mayohypnosis.ie
