Surviving Test Anxiety With Chiropractic Care
By Donna Stark
You certainly don't want a repeat of what happened last semester, do you? The tense muscles, the lost answers ... the tears. How in the world did it get to that point? After all, you showed up for class every day, you listened to your professor and took lengthy notes, and you studied for days! You never imagined you would end up with test anxiety but unfortunately, that's exactly what happened. And now? Well, now you are completely stressed about that happening again. So what can you do to avoid a repeat of what happened before? Well, you can give your body a leg up on some serious relaxation by seeing your local chiropractor and then, by implementing some of the following tips.
Surviving Test Anxiety With Chiropractic Care
Test anxiety is a real thing. It can lead to poor memory, impaired reasoning, and lower grades. But worse than all of that, it can significantly increase the levels of stress that a student may have to deal with. And we all know that high levels of stress can have a profound impact on our overall health and wellness, don't we? So if your nerves of steel are starting to rust and corrode, come on in to The Joint Chiropractic for an all-natural approach to stress reduction. Take a look at how chiropractic care can make a difference in how your semester ends.
- Improves sleep and increases energy
- Encourages meaningful rest and relaxation
- Reduces muscle tension and stiffness in the back, neck, and shoulders
- Decreases the intensity and frequency of headache pain
- Alleviates pain throughout the body
- Increases the production of your positive-feeling hormones
- Improves posture
- Restores optimal function to the nervous and immune systems
- Improves cognitive function
Steps to Take on Your Own
In addition to seeing your local chiropractor regularly, there are plenty of other steps you can take to conquer your nervousness so that you can enter the testing room full of confidence. Here are a few suggestions.
- Practice meditation, yoga, or deep-breathing exercises
- Exercise daily
- Take breaks during your studies and get your body moving
- Indulge in a power nap if your studying goes over several hours (it helps your brain retain more)
- Keep the temperature of the room comfortable
- Study in a well-lit room
- Do a practice test
Get the Score You Want
Good study habits and regular chiropractic care from The Joint Chiropractic can help you manage the stress and anxiety that comes with all the responsibilities you have while at school. So stay a step ahead of it all and come on in today. With more than 475 locations nationwide, no appointments required, and super-convenient hours to fit in any schedule, it couldn't be any easier to get the grades that you desire!
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Mesa, Ariz.