Reduce Test Anxiety

Turn nervous energy into productive focus by using these tips:

Before:

Keep study times brief--this reduces stress and increases recall.Imagine successfully performing in the exam location.

During:

Redefine physical anxiety as motivation, or focus, or energy.To counter fear, take a few slow breaths--and think something like "doing fine."

After:

Try "Do your work, then step back" instead of "let it go."Associate the exam with something pleasant to decondition your mind from worries.