After the Paper: How to Stop the Spiral

3 min read • For Years 10–13 (UK) 

Why it matters Post‑mortems can tank mood and momentum. Protect your energy for what’s next.

Stop‑the‑spiral plan

• No group debrief rule for two hours.

• Move for 10 minutes (walk, stretch, shoot hoops).

• Next rep: pick one small task for tomorrow and write it down.

Scripts to steal

• “I’m parking that paper now.”

• “Two hours, no chat about it.”

Hit Recharge › Post‑Exam Reset to release any rumination.