Three months. On the one hand, it seems a long time. On the other hand, it looks like it is passing by. This period before the Panhellenic is decisive, not only for your performance but also for your psychology.
Stress begins to peak, the feeling of “I don’t catch up” is everywhere, and the pressure from school, parents or even yourself becomes more and more intense. But here’s what you have to make. Not reading more, not exhausting yourself, but strategically organizing your reading, managing your anxiety and preparing your mind for the final line.
Avoid panic
The first and most common mistake most students are making at this time is the panic trap. The feeling that “now I have to read 12 hours a day” or “if I don’t know everything perfectly, I failed”. This incorrect approach often leads to exhaustion, overwork and ultimately … lower performance. The reality is different: three months is enough time to improve, but not if you work with stress and pressure. The secret is not to increase reading hours, but to increase the quality of your study.
Manage your time properly
Right now, you don’t need more knowledge. You need better management of what you already have. Don’t invest time in funds you already know well. Map your weaknesses and work on them. A well -organized study program, which distributes time properly, is more efficient than reading endlessly. Focus on specific goals every day. Your brain has limits. Continuous study without breaks can exhaust you and reduce your performance. A short break every 45-60 minutes increases your efficiency and concentration. In addition, it is important to get used to writing in pressure conditions. Solve old issues, timed yourself and prepare not only in the level of knowledge, but also psychologically.
Anxiety and break
But it is not only the reading that counts, but also your psychology. If stress begins to overwhelm you, your performance will fall, no matter how well prepared you are. Do not over -analyze the future and do not let your mind be flooded with thoughts like “if I do not pass, I was destroyed”. Panhellenic are important, but they do not determine your whole life. Find time for discharge. Even 30 minutes walking, gymnastics or a loose hobby can do wonders. Learn to manage the pressure. Meditation, proper breathing and relaxation techniques can help you have a clear mind.
Panhellenic is not the end
Too often, students are trapped in the logic of “everything or nothing”. The Panhellenic are important, but they are not the only path to success. Stress comes from the thought that this is the “biggest bet of your life”. Is not. It’s an opportunity, not a one -way street. Success is not determined by an exam, but by your consistency, effort and willingness to continue, even if you do not go as you designed.
What you need to remember is that Panhellenic is not the end, but the beginning. If you go to the school of your choice, you will have a new start in front of you. If not, there are other routes that you can follow. Everything is not to let this examination process determine your self -esteem. You’re not your grades, you’re not a number on a paper. You’re something much more than that.
Final straight
The next three months are your opportunity to show yourself what it can achieve with strategy and calm. You don’t have to be perfect, you need to be smart. Make targeted repetitions, manage your stress and keep your psychology firm. Do not be overly pressured, do not compare with others and do not let the fear of failure to captivate you. Success is not judged by how much you read, but how smart you did.
Take a deep breath, organize your time and go with a clear mind. Exams are a challenge, but not an unmatched obstacle. The road to your future does not depend on a single event, but on your overall course. And, if something goes wrong, you will find ways to move on. The real power is your ability to adapt and continue.
And as the stoic acquire: your power does not appear in the moments of comfort, but to those that go beyond the difficulties. “
Theodoros Kalaitzidis
Mathematical
Group Chairman – After School