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Mindfulness and Wellbeing

  • 26 Mar 2025

    Why students need time to practice stress management skills before exams

    In the next few months our students will be gearing up for exams. We know some of them struggle with stress management, so we need to give them enough time to practice techniques before the exam calendar starts. If they learn new ways to handle their anxiety in these pre-exam weeks, they’ll have a better chance of knowing how to create the feeling of calm they’re looking for.

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  • 26 Feb 2025

    It's a mindset thing when shift happens

    We all know that as Exam Officers we’re used to juggling and re-prioritising the tasks in front of us.  In my own place of work (HMP), we’re used to the unexpected.  We’ll say “shift happens”.  It’s a Mindset thing that helps me, when I get shoved in a different direction. Why not make “shift happens” your own response next time and see how that changes your viewpoint.

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  • 27 Jan 2025

    Bringing a mindfulness approach to your invigilation responsibilities

    As an invigilator, your role is to ensure that exams run smoothly and that students have the best environment in which to perform. JCQ use the terms ‘even playing field’ and ‘maladministration’ and whilst these are standards that we are re well familiar with, I would like to suggest adopting a mindful approach to your role.

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  • 29 Dec 2024

    How mocks help us prepare for exams ahead

    Mock exams are a crucial step in the exam preparation journey — not just for students, but for schools and us, their Exam Officers. While students are testing their knowledge and identifying areas for improvement, we Exam Officers are using this as our own trial run.

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  • 29 Nov 2024

    Key questions for 2024 review

    At this time of year may of us take to doing a review.  This year end, my personal focus is going to be pretty different.  I’m choosing to look at things from a Mindful view, so I am focused on Feelings rather than Achievements.  If you find the usual NY resolutions a waste of time, perhaps it is time to look at it all a bit differently.

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  • 30 Oct 2024

    Developing the gift of gratitude

    At this time of year, many of us think of planning for gift giving.  When we give from a sense of Gratitude, we acknowledge the good that is present in our lives and demonstrate our genuine appreciation.

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