Writing Matric brings a sense of finality on the one hand, and the anticipation of the new and unknown on the other. This is bound to evoke some anxious thoughts and strong feelings.
While 2022 has been relatively free of pandemic anxieties, it still certainly hasn’t been the easiest year, and many young South Africans are feeling the strain of our turbulent times. However, education and learning move on regardless, and the 2022 cohort need to be mentally and emotionally fit to meet the Matric moment. Stress around Matric exam time is normal, and just the right amount of it can actually contribute positively to peak performance. But all too often, it can tip over into too much, which then makes it less likely that we will be able to do our best. That’s why it’s so…