The board exam hassle
While everyone sits around making exciting plans for a trip to Italy or indulging in the season of love with a fresh bouquet of flowers- its no happy, go-lucky era for the 10th and 12th graders. From trying to cram all the math formulas in one night to secretly envying those who aren’t participating in this rat-race, it is certainly a crucial time period for the teens who consider this ordeal as their “lock-in” moment.
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Lost in the labyrinth of post it notes, phone calls from relatives you’ve never met before and the hassle of the “90%” debate can surely take a toll on the children’s brains. However, it doesn’t always have to be about the pleothora of books and pens- there are numerous ways to calm your brain and body down without losing focus and jumping onto social media.
A small, hypnotic 10 minute yoga session (doesn’t necessarily require the animal poses), a hot cup of tea, a brisk stroll in the park with your dog and a quick game of basketball with your friends is more than enough to tranquilize your brain and free your body from the crime of being glued to the chair. Eye exercises help prevent eye strain and migraines as well.
Feeling hungry? Don’t grab a packet of masala-loaded chips or a carbonated fizzy drink. Instead, have a nice and nutritious meal like salads, veggie sandwiches and nuts along with water or coconut juice to quench your thirst. Feeling the mental overload getting to you? Take a deep breath and shower yourself with affirmations to feel more optimistic.
Yes, this is certainly a pivotal phase of our young lives, but it doesn’t mean that these sheets of papers can negatively impact our mental and physical health. Do not equate your grades to your self worth and use “hard work” as an excuse to struggle with sheer exhaustion. This is just another one of those moments elders burden you with, which you’ll look back on 10 years from now and laugh about. So make this exam season filled with flipping pages, a good amount of crash-outs and the overwhelming urge to punch the wall, a slightly more tolerable experience.
