How to Utilize the Summer to Avoid Test Stress & How to Manage College Process Social Pressure

Today I’m kicking off a great Test Stress Series I filmed with Jessica Bush, North Jersey Tutor Doctor. I know with school winding down, you might not be thinking about the college process and tutors (especially for those of you with girls in Middle School), but it’s actually the perfect time build both academic and emotional skills. Hope you enjoy the first two videos!

 

How to Utilize the Summer to Avoid Test Stress 

 

https://youtu.be/P3ldDybDw-c

 

 

How to Manage College Process Social Pressure 

https://youtu.be/Mq26_hmeKBs

 

An Easy Way to Up your Vibe

One of the most important parts of managing stress is to figure out your inner dialogue. I’ve been working with my students on this little trick that’s a super easy way to change your energy. Check out this video for more positive vibes.

 

https://youtu.be/oawfRmjbsw4

 

 

 

 

Advice I got from John Mayer

Confession: I don’t actually know John Mayer, but I was listening to him talk about a song and he had some really interesting advice about confronting your inner bully. Check out today’s video to see what I learned!

https://youtu.be/rxqLvu5rwZ0

How to Handle Body Stress

I’ve received tons of questions about body stress and how it relates to prom/Memorial Day Weekend. It’s hard to have fun when you’re worrying about what you look like. Body stress is something everyone deals with and today I’m sharing one of the most important things we can do to feel confident in our bodies!

 

https://youtu.be/uwxqkgwYims

 

 

What to do if You’re Afraid to Raise your Hand in School

I totally relate to being nervous about speaking in school! I worried about what other people thought and if I was going to sound stupid. Being in my own head really took me out of the moment. It’s hard to focus on learning when you’re terrified of being called on! Check out today’s video for an idea that really helped me.

 

https://youtu.be/i4Yw_3T6VTM

 

When you Feel Pressure to be Cool

Everyone at some point has felt pressure to be cool. Whether it’s playing a certain sport, being in a certain group of friends, or going to a specific party, we can put a lot of pressure on ourselves. Check out today’s video for some relief when it comes to the stress of being cool.

 

https://youtu.be/SfnSFd8_Ew0

Dealing with Emotional Stress

Today, I’m sharing what an awesome yoga teacher told my class that totally changed the way I looked at emotional stress. Sometimes we judge our feelings (like we SHOULD be something or SHOULDN’T feel a certain way) when it’s possible to have many feelings at once. Check out today’s video to hear what changed my perspective!

 

https://youtu.be/BGT_nQY04hk

 

Confident Test Taking

As part of my Test Stress Management Sessions, I see first hand how confidence is correlated to test scores. One thing we do often is second guess ourselves. This wastes time and stops us from moving onto to other questions that we might know better. Self-trust during tests is key! Today, I’m sharing a test stress #MeToo and how to have more test confidence.

 

 

https://youtu.be/_kWWKdts_1k

How to Find your Zen

Originally published on Spire & Co

Last week, I wore my new zenned OUT tee when a stranger told me she loved the shirt, but she was the least zen person ever. “Please, I’m my own kind of zen,” I replied. 

Zen doesn’t have to be enlightenment under a Bodhi Tree or serenity in every moment.

My zen looks like dance parties. It’s talking with friends, spending time with my family, and being of service. It’s traveling, eating, and trying new things. Sometimes my zen involves tears. It’s meditative and self-explorative. It’s being energetic and calm. My zen is when I have enough self-love to not judge all the different situations and emotions that come up in my life.

Continue here.