April – May 2005
Student 1
I
used HeartMath when I was taking a
test and it did help. For example, I used it on my last Algebra II test ad I
got a 96%-A, which is not what I usually receive. Usually I get a B or C on my
Algebra II tests.
I
also used HeartMath in other
subjects, such as English. When I used it in that class, I also did a better
job on my work. I did not feel like I
forgot anything, and received a good grade!
Another
way I have used HeartMath was in my
personal life. When I feel that I am stressed, I freeze-frame and I focus on my
heart. Once I Freeze-Frame, I think
more clearly and I am not as stressed!
I
think that HeartMath has been
helpful.
Student 2
Situation
I – I had to type a paper for research and was having trouble thinking on what
to write. So I stopped. I then started using HeartMath. A few minutes later I was typing away.
Situation
2 – When I was taking a math test, I couldn’t remember some of the equations I
needed to solve the problems. I took a
few moments to use HeartMath and I
finally did remember.
Situation
3 - Sitting at home, I was trying to do homework and couldn’t remember what to
do, so I paused for a minute and used HeartMath
to figure out how to do my homework. Yes,
HeartMath is helpful.
Student 3
There
have been a few instances regarding tests that HeartMath has helped me with.
On a few Chemistry and Math tests I became very worried and stressed,
but I remembered to use Freeze-Frame. This calmed me down and allowed me to let
my thoughts flow.
Another
instance was a presentation in English class. I am a shy, solitary person and I
sometimes get very stressed with presentations.
However, I used what I learned from HeartMath
and was able to present my topic efficiently.
Some
other instances included when I am doing some computer programming at
home. Sometimes I get flustered, but I
use Freeze-Frame and can solve the
problems with my code.
I would have to say that in all the instances
I use Freeze-Frame, the outcome has
been good!
Student 4
Three
situations that I had when I used HeartMath,
was at work, when I had to remember what to do for the day, and it help me to
concentrate on my work, without any distractions.
Another
situation was while reading a book, usually I can’t retain any information, but
with HeartMath I could.
Another
situation where I used HeartMath was
for a test in a different subject. I was
able to bring back information that I forgot I ever knew. HeartMath
has been very helpful to me and it is something that will make me a more
efficient person.
Student 5
One
situation in which HeartMath helped
me was when I took my placement test for college. I was nervous because I wanted to get into
good classes. Using HeartMath helped me to calm down and stay focused on taking
the tests.
Another
situation is whenever I e-mail or write my boyfriend, who recently left to work
in
Another
situation in which I use HeartMath
is at work. Working at
Student 6
My
boyfriend broke up with me 3 days before my Junior Prom and I had to find
another date. Using HeartMath, I was able to get another date the next day.
Another
time, I was taking a test in Chemistry, and I could not remember the equation
for the test. I had 3 minutes left and I
used one of those minutes to do HeartMath.
Anyways, I ended up getting a 90% on the test and bring my Chem grade up.
Finally,
last week during the league meet in track, I had to run hurdles and my coach
wanted me to switch my blocks around and run off my other foot. This would mess
up my footing, steps, and hurdles altogether. I told him I would. I did Freeze-Frame and ran. I got my best
time.
Student 7
I
used HeartMath when I was taking an
important English test and it helped me to not be as nervous. I also used it
before an interview I had to do at school for a grade and it helped calm me
down a little but; but I was still a little nervous. I also used it before I took the ACT and it
helped me to stay calm and perform well. HeartMath
helped me not to be as nervous.
Student 8
For
one whole unit in my class I didn’t take notes or do my homework. I listened
well. I did my Freeze-Frame on the test and I got a 94%. I felt that taking
everything in and being focused helped me a lot.
Another
time I was driving and I was very angry. I took a moment to shift and focus;
and completed the drive home without doing anything stupid.
Once
I was arguing with my mom because she is stupid and mean. I Freeze-Frame, and thought of a good
thought. I was calm and I didn’t let the
argument get out of hand.
Student 9
HeartMath
has obviously helped in my Algebra II class. The last test using Freeze-Frame I scored a 97%. It really
calmed me down and opened my mind to clearer thinking.
I
have used Freeze-Frame during track. Although it doesn’t necessarily make me
any faster it does relieve my before race jitters, allowing me to be fully
prepared.
I
have used Freeze-Frame during band. I
hate the feeling of having to play a hard part in front of the whole band by
myself. I get so nervous sometimes that my hands shake and my mind goes blank.
Freeze-Frame has never totally cleared the problem but I have seen a
significant improvement in my playing alone in front of people.
Student 10
I
used HeartMath in math class when Mrs.
Seals gave us an impromptu presentation assignment. I think it helped a little
on the presentation because I didn’t feel nervous.
One
day I became very angry with someone in my family. I felt like yelling at them, but instead, I
just closed my eyes and used the Freeze-Frame
techniques. It was helpful.
In
school I had a very bad headache and it was causing me to lose concentration on
my schoolwork. I actually didn’t think it would help me since I was sick, but I
tried Freeze-Frame, and it did help
me get my mind off my pain and concentrate on my work.
Student 11
I was
at home, on my computer looking up a picture for a project. I got really
frustrated when I couldn’t find the picture I wanted. I was yelling at the
computer. I remembered that I needed to just take several deep breaths and
figure out why I was so stressed. The HeartMath
was helpful.
In
math class or even when I am doing home work I get mad because every now and
then I seem to forget what I am doing but once I realize what the problem is I
use the HeartMath and then I am able
to do the problem.
I
have found HeartMath helpful when
taking English tests. The teacher makes them super hard. So I use HeartMath.
Student 12
There
were many instances in which I used HeartMath.
First off, I tried to Freeze-Frame everyday before class. This helped me understand the concepts and
grasp them more easily. I also used it before every test I took--not only math
tests, but also English and the other classes.
The last place I used it was at any stressful encounter I had whether at
home, school, my parents, and friends. Any time I got frustrated or upset I
tried to Freeze-Frame and focus from
head to heart.
Student 13
When
my boyfriend got arrested I had a hard time concentrating and I used HeartMath to help me focus on my work.
It did help when I used it. I could tell when I was and wasn’t using it.
Another
time was doing all my tests. I would get stressed and use the HeartMath and it helped me pull things
from memory.
It
would also help me sleep at night. If I couldn’t sleep I would use it to help
me clear my mind of all problems and focus on breathing and happy things and it
would help me fall asleep.
Student 14
I
think it was helpful, but it did take more time than I thought it would. I used
HeartMath on the ACT. Not just on
math but through all of it, so I could focus. I also used it on a Chemistry
test the other day. I looked at the test
and froze. I shifted and focused and
ended up with a 100 on the test. Another time I used it is when I was totally
stressed at when studying Spanish. I just didn’t seem to be getting it. I went
through the 5 steps and that seemed to help me be able to get rid of my stress
and able to study.
Student 15
On a
recent chemistry test which was really hard, I got stressed out, then I focused
with the Freeze-Frame and I was able
to remember all the difficult formulas that I needed and pass the test.
Sometimes
during sport activities I get mad at myself and do very badly. One time I used Freeze-Frame and I let all of my stress
go and just had fun. In the end, I performed better than I expected.
In
math I have a hard time but by breathing and focusing on the positive I was
able to remember things tat I needed to know.
Student 16
I
used HeartMath when working at the
boards in class. Learning on my own is more difficult than with a teacher, so I
really needed to focus.
I
used this when my mom and I got into a fight. Instead of yelling back I tried
getting my attention on the good part.
I used
HeartMath, just this morning. My
boyfriend just broke up with me, but I knew I had other things that needed my
attention. I shifted to a happier place to accomplish what was necessary.
It’s
helpful now that I realize the extent of everything.