Top 10 ways to get over the trauma of Trials
Let’s start by saying this: don’t burn your notes yet. It’s tempting but you do have all your HSC exams to sit as well so you’re still going to need them. Instead, whether you’re finished or nearly done and need something to look forward to, here are our top 10 ways to get over the trauma of Trials:
1. Cry
Crying is cathartic and therapeutic and a good way to release all that tension that built up. You’ve earned the right to be super emotional right now.
2. Sleep
If you were getting enough sleep during Trials, you weren’t doing them right! That’s a joke… always take care of your health first but just in case you lost a bit of sleep during the exam block, now’s your chance to catch up.
3. Treat yourself
Whether you were eyeing off a new dress, new game, a new cafe or even just been putting off a long sesh of your favourite sport, you’ve earned a reward. It doesn’t have to be expensive, just let yourself indulge in something you put off during Trials.
4.Give yourself a set period off all study
Trials are a big deal and once you get through them, set aside a chunk of time to do absolutely no study. Give yourself a weekend or so to clear your brain and shake that pressure of always feeling like you should be studying.
5. Go over the details of schoolies
Whether you’re doing the traditional Gold Coast schoolies, going away with friends or even going on a family holiday, focus on that post-HSC fun. Go over the details to get excited and remind yourself of all the good times to come.
6. Do something with your family
We tend to dodge our families and family events when we’re stressed and studying. Go on a chilled walk, have a long dinner or just embrace a bit of quality family time so you can feel like yourself again.
7. Do something with your squad that doesn’t involve study
When all your friends have also been stressing and studying, take a day to relax with your squad. Do something together that doesn’t involve studying and you can just enjoy feeling normal together!
8. Binge watch Netflix
Switch off your poor, overworked brain with a little netflix binge. It will give you the perfect chance to rest, relax and let Netflix (or any tv/movies) know that you still love them.
9. Burn fake notes
You might not be able to burn your real notes, but maybe you have some other notes from year 11 or even some old classwork that you 100% don’t need. Just… don’t burn yourself or start an actual fire.
10. Watch puppy videos on youtube
When all else fails…
You did a lot of hard work and there’s a little bit more hard work to come… just take this time to reset, relax and maybe even have fun again 👌 .
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