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Clair
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May 8, 2025
Tips to improve concentration and focus for exams
Are you studying for exams, and worrying about all the information you will need to recall? This is a common problem that we get asked about at this time of the year. You are not alone in this.
Lack of sleep, stress, work overload, inadequate diet, not drinking enough water, and simply not being present and concentrating in the moment will all affect your memory.
Some of these are easy to fix through small changes and there are supplements that can help you to top up on nutrients to support cognitive function. Small changes like looking at your sleep hygiene so that you have a decent night’s sleep, aiming to go to bed at a regular time. Not bringing your phone to your bedroom, and avoiding caffeinated drinks late in the evening, could all make a difference to your sleep. Once you improve the quality of your sleep and the amount of hours you get you should start to see an improvement in your concentration and recall.
To help you to focus take steps to improve hydration. Something as simple as drinking water regularly throughout the day could help enormously. Burning essential oils in a diffuser are a great way to help sharpen the brain. Rosemary or Atlantic Aromatics Study Blend are ones that I have used myself for this and have found they can help with alertness. Flower Essences like Jan De Vries Concentration are great as you can add them a drink of water, juice or tea. They contain a mix of flower essence to help you relax so that you can focus on what you need to.
Foods to eat for healthy cognitive function would include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and good quality healthy fats. Avoid foods that contain too many sugars, refined carbohydrates, and caffeinated drinks.
What supplements can help improve concentration and focus?
There are lots of supplements that can help with concentration and focus. This can include supplements to support relaxation, reduces stress or anxiety as well as supplements that nourish and feed the brain. There are many to choose from.
My favourite supplement to help support mental performance is Mastermind by Revive Active. This is a fantastic Irish made super supplement. It is the perfect way to prepare for a busy study and exam schedule. It contains nutrients to support normal mental and cognitive function, and energy. Including 250mg of DHA from a sustainable Marine Algae, Choline, as well as B Vitamins and Zinc can help support normal mental and cognitive function. I love the fact that students (15-17 years old) only need to take three sachets per week meaning one box of 30 sachets will last you three months. Mature students would benefit from taking it every day for the study period. You don’t have to be a student to take Mastermind. I have taken it from time to time to support my memory and recall and I always find my brain is sharper for it.
If you like the Revive brand they brought out a new supplement earlier in the year, Revive Calm. This would combine well with Mastermind especially if you need something extra to help you feel calm. Calm capsules by Revive Active contains nutrients that many of you will be familiar with; Ashwagandha, Lemon Balm, L-Theanine, Saffron, Vitamin D, B Vitamins, and Magnesium. This mixture is ideal to help you feel more relaxed and calm helping you to focus on your studying.
Check with your healthcare practitioner if you are on medication of have a medical condition before taking supplements.
Wishing you all the best of luck in your exam preparation and exam results.
