Summer is almost here! 🌞
But before the holidays, there is still one more step to take for the youngest among us: the end-of-year exams!
So we've put together a little selection to give you the best possible chance! Take advantage of our tips to maximize your chances!
Tip 1: Diet
The foundation, for maximum physical vitality but also for mental energy of course!
During this time of year, we'll benefit from increasing our intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are packed with essential nutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc.). Luckily, they're plentiful this season. We can add plenty to our plates: raw, in smoothies, homemade juices, or cooked at low temperatures to preserve their goodness.
It's also best to cut down on "fake foods": processed sugar, coffee, and energy drinks, which are depleting in the long run. Infused waters (with lemon, ginger, mint leaves, etc.), chia fresca (water + chia seeds + lemon slices), coconut water, kombucha, and fruit kefir are excellent alternatives.
As for sugars, which are essential for the brain, why not choose natural ones from honey, dehydrated fruits (dates, figs, dried apricots, easy to take with you…), fresh fruits….
Also consider omega-3 fatty acids by adding good quality cold-pressed oils to your meals every day. Extremely beneficial for the brain, there are plenty of options: rapeseed, flaxseed, camelina, hemp, walnut oil…
Tip 2: Sleep
A good night's sleep plays a key role in overall regeneration. It provides mental clarity, promotes memory and calmness, and offers maximum energy for the entire day. However, exam periods can be associated with disrupted sleep. Ideally, we should allow ourselves some relaxation time in the evening, which isn't always easy in our hectic lives. To help us fall asleep, we can take melatonin at bedtime, which has the advantage of being usable as needed and acting quickly. For those who prefer herbal remedies: valerian, passionflower, California poppy, and lemon balm are traditional plants for improving sleep quality, and they also help with anxiety!
Tip 3: Relaxation through plants
And speaking of stress, which can diminish our performance, there are many solutions available. A must-have is Bach Flower Emergency Remedy, which calms excessive emotions, helps with letting go, and manages stage fright. It's a good idea to always keep it with you, as it can be used just before an exam, an oral presentation, or whenever you feel tense. It's also a good time to take a course of magnesium, which will have a profound and comprehensive effect on energy and nervous system balance. Finally, consider saffron or griffonia, plants that are increasingly popular because they induce genuine relaxation and overall well-being.
A little tip : don't start a course of relaxing or sedative herbs the day before a competition. Since we all have different sensitivities, it's best to assess their effects beforehand for optimal performance!
Tip 4: Plants that promote attention
Let's not forget the plants that promote concentration and mental performance. Rhodiola ticks quite a few boxes in this regard, as this adaptogen helps combat fatigue, reduce stress, and boost cognitive abilities! Another well-known plant for memory is ginkgo, which acts on cerebral circulation. It's often found in combination with other plants, such as bacopa, which improves attention.
Tip 5: Take breaks in nature
Finally, take revitalizing breaks in nature, in a park. Mindfully observe the trees, the greenery, the sky… Natural colors are incredibly soothing for eyes strained by screens, fluorescent lights, reading… Don't hesitate to exercise or do breathing exercises, which oxygenate the mind so you can return with clear ideas, a calm and re-energized spirit!
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