How to help your anxious teenager grow in confidence for exam season.
Exam season is almost here, and it’s natural for young people to feel a bit nervous. A little anxiety can actually be helpful—it triggers adrenaline, which boosts focus and motivation.
However, if your young person is overwhelmed to the point of brain fog, they may need support in shifting their mindset.
Here are three key ways you can help them:
1. Encourage Relaxation Techniques
Help your teen find what works best to calm their mind. This could be deep breathing exercises, visualizing a favorite place, or listening to music . Everyone relaxes differently, so encourage them to explore different techniques. A calm mind leads to clearer thinking and better memory recall during exams.
2. Promote Positive Visualization
Young people often focus on what could go wrong, but they rarely practice imagining success. Encourage them to visualize themselves walking into the exam feeling confident and answering questions with ease. This mental rehearsal is a proven technique used by athletes to improve performance—it can work for exams too!
3. Remind Them of Their Strengths & Self-Worth
While exam results are important, they don’t define your child. Help them recognize their strengths beyond academics—whether in creativity, kindness, problem-solving, or resilience. Remind them that success isn’t just about grades; it’s about adaptability and perseverance.
By guiding your child to manage stress, visualize success, and focus on their strengths, you can help them approach exams with confidence and a healthy perspective.
Need more help?
Book your young person in for a walk & talk session.
Over 3 sessions we will work out what’s making them anxious and figure out a personalised plan to help them walk into the exam hall with confidence.
Discounts available when booking 3 sessions in advance.
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