Turning stress into a vision
Have you ever thought about whether exam stress could help you thrive? According to The Spark exam stress can stimulate your immune system, make your brain sharper and give your body more energy. Experiencing stress can also give you more clarity on what your strengths are, how you handle yourself and give you an indication on what you enjoy the most.
Here are 5 ways in which exam stress can give you more clarity on your future ambitions.
1. Understanding your strengths
As you come out of exams you may notice a feeling of either pride, that it has gone well, or a little relief that you never have to study the subject again. Either way, you may subconsciously feel more inclined to pursue a particular subject. The knowledge that you have done well in a subject may also help you decide on which career path you want to follow.
2. Becoming proactive
Stress can make you more proactive as you find new ways of dealing with it. You can start to discover how you learn best, at what pace and in what environment. Here you may discover more of the study skills that help you achieve your best
3. Reflecting on your career choices
If you struggled to perform your best in a subject, it might be a good time to reflect on your choices, giving yourself a chance to re-consider subjects and career pathways that crossed your mind previously. This might help you come to a firm decision on your choices and give you a clearer outlook for your future.
4. Finding direction
Although you may have enjoyed studying a subject, you might have found the exam challenging. This may give you clarity on whether you wish to pursue that subject or change your choices altogether. Sometimes, going through the experience gives you a clear indication of which direction to take.
5. Boosting your confidence
Stress is a normal human emotion that most people go through and not a sign of weakness. In fact, it offers more solutions, than problems. Not only can it help you feel more confident in your choices, it can also drive your determination and build your motivation further.
You can view stress as a means to improve your mind-set, problem-solving attributes and a decision-making tool. You can always find the positive in what may seem like a heavy load and look at how you can make changes to create a better and more meaningful path for yourself.
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5 ways stress can be good for you