If you're stressed about this year, I have a good book for you (1 Viewer)

[Ellie_Belly]

I'm the biggest stress-head when it comes to school, and as everyone will tell you a little bit of stress can be positive, but too much and you will completely shut-down.
Because I've been stressing a lot lately (mostly for no good reason), I found a book which deals with the HSC on a student's level, not a parents. It puts the year into perspective- and it confirms what I've always believed- the HSC is not the "be-all-and-end-all".
It's written for HSC students, not their parents, so it has stuff YOU want to hear, now what your parents want to hear.
It's called, "Surviving Year 12: A sanity kit for students and their parents", by Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg.

If you're really stressed, then I would DEFINETLY buy this. It'll make you feel a lot better. It only costs about 20 bux, by the way.

 

[Ellie_Belly]

If anyone has the book, tell me if you think it was worth it.

 

[Estel]

If you're really stressed, then I would DEFINETLY buy this. It'll make you feel a lot better.

If anyone has the book, tell me if you think it was worth it.

Not that I want to cast any aspersions upon your integrity...

 

[Ellie_Belly]

Not that I want to cast any aspersions upon your integrity...

What do you mean??
I'm not trying to sell it. I'm giving people advice. I knew people would say that to me!

 

[Riviet]

Why aren't you reading this book yourself? I thought you said you were a little stressed about the hsc too.

 

[Ellie_Belly]

Why aren't you reading this book yourself? I thought you said you were a little stressed about the hsc too.

I am reading it...

 

[Riviet]

If anyone has the book, tell me if you think it was worth it.

Sorry about that, I just got the impression from this post that you hadn't read it yet.

 

[hopeles5ly]

yeah wouldnt mind checking out the book. what issues does it deal with though besides just stress?

 

[Dimsimmer]

Yeh, I read that book before even though I wasnt stressed about the hsc at that time because I was bored. I borrowed it from the library. I found some of it interesting. I read it probably during last year or the year before.

 

[luscious-llama]

If anyone has the book, tell me if you think it was worth it.

Its a good advice book, as the author had a son who dealt with the hsc (so its not some jerk just crapping on about how you should study)
He offers practical advice although I question why I would want to ever eat sardines for breakfast (apparently its brain foood) ...no offence to anyone who does like sardines...

I liked most of the advice, and how there were bits pulled out from real situations, such as the guy who decided to smoke weed to calm himself down before exams....(doesnt work, reduces memory..)

Definately worth a read by anyone doing the HSC

 

[Sparcod]

.....yeah, it's cheaper than the other stress relief books on the market.

 

[Sparcod]

I am reading it...

Tell me what u think.

 

[nwatts]

I read it. It's good. The first bit of the book made me want to quit year 12 , but after that I found it to be encouraging and quite useful (some good practical tips for study and such). My mum bought it, read it, gave it to me.

 

[Riviet]

The first bit of the book made me want to quit year 12

What was the book about at the start that made you feel like quitting yr 12?

 

[nwatts]

This one we're discussing. The first section is all about whether or not year 12 is "right for you". The author discourages people (strongly) from doing year 12 if they aren't fully passionate about it and wanting the best in their education etc. etc.. It kind of scared me at the time, because I am and all through year 12 a lazy ass!

 

[Ellie_Belly]

yeah wouldnt mind checking out the book. what issues does it deal with though besides just stress?

It deals with stuff like what to eat, how to deal with your parents, how to get enough sleep, exam day, how to study, etc. etc.

 

[Ellie_Belly]

Its a good advice book, as the author had a son who dealt with the hsc (so its not some jerk just crapping on about how you should study)
He offers practical advice although I question why I would want to ever eat sardines for breakfast (apparently its brain foood) ...no offence to anyone who does like sardines...

I liked most of the advice, and how there were bits pulled out from real situations, such as the guy who decided to smoke weed to calm himself down before exams....(doesnt work, reduces memory..)

Definately worth a read by anyone doing the HSC

I agree with you on the sardines!!!

 

[Sparcod]

It gives you dieting tips?

 

[fnkychk]

But really, the only thing that can alleviate school-related stress is the knowledge that you will get the marks you want...that's why those kind of books wouldn't work for me.

 

[Sparcod]

Yeh, I read that book before even though I wasnt stressed about the hsc at that time because I was bored . I borrowed it from the library. I found some of it interesting. I read it probably during last year or the year before.

Boredom is stress.