Unravel your anxiety
Calm your nerves during tests
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Beating Test Taking Anxiety - The semester is flying by and before you know it, it's time for midterms! You have a huge midterm coming up next week and already feel uneasy. Time to lock in.
Look for social support - Some of your classmates may be just as nervous. Lean on each other for help by working together to create a study guide.
Use calming routines - Create a schedule that works around your normal eating and sleeping hours but build in study time and relax time to help debrief.
Get familiar with the test format - Ask your instructor if the test will be multiple choice, short-answer, etc. so that you can find a method to study.
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Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Great choice! Looking for social support can help you alleviate some nerves by talking it out with your classmates. Working together to study can also help build relationships and may allow you to get help in areas you might not be as confident in. Before you know it it's test day and you feel your anxiety increasing again.
Arrive early - Give yourself time to settle in, get your supplies ready, and maybe do some last minute reviews of a few things.
Do a mindfulness check in - Pause, take a breath, and focus on the present for 10 seconds. Then remind yourself that you've prepared for this.
Hype yourself up with positive talk - Replace thoughts like "I'm going to fail" with reminders like "I'm going to do my best".
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Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Nice balance! Building a study routine can help you keep healthy eating and sleeping habits which will help reduce anxiety. You can also set test worries aside and tackle them when you study! Before you know it, it's the day of the test and some of the nerves are back.
Arrive early - Give yourself time to settle in, get your supplies ready, and maybe do some last minute reviews of a few things.
Do a mindfulness check in - Pause, take a breath, and focus on the present for 10 seconds. Then remind yourself that you've prepared for this.
Hype yourself up with positive talk - Replace thoughts like "I'm going to fail" with reminders like "I'm going to do my best".
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Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Awesome preparation! Knowing the test format can help you identify an effective study method such as using flashcards or practice tests. You'll feel more comfortable when you actually take the exam. Before you know it, it's test day and some of your anxiety is creeping up.
Arrive early - Give yourself time to settle in, get your supplies ready, and maybe do some last minute reviews of a few things.
Do a mindfulness check in - Pause, take a breath, and focus on the present for 10 seconds. Then remind yourself that you've prepared for this.
Hype yourself up with positive talk - Replace thoughts like "I'm going to fail" with reminders like "I'm going to do my best".
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Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Nice job! Getting to class early gives you more time to get away from external stressors and distractions. You may even have some time to do some last minute reviews. The test has started and though you feel more ready, you're still a little nervous about getting through it.
Do the "brain dump" strategy - Write down all the formulas, mnemonics, and key ideas on a piece of scratch paper.
Reset with some subtle movement - Stretch your fingers, flex your toes, or gently roll your shoulders to ease your tension.
Set micro-goals to pace yourself - Goals like "do five questions then take a 10 second break to do some breathing.
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Beating Test Taking Anxiety
We're chillin! Focus on the present by thinking of 3 things you see, hear, smell, etc. Doing a mindfulness check in can help you mentally reset and calm your nerves. Feeling a little less anxious, the test starts and it's time to really practice your coping.
Do the "brain dump" strategy - Write down all the formulas, mnemonics, and key ideas on a piece of scratch paper.
Reset with some subtle movement - Stretch your fingers, flex your toes, or gently roll your shoulders to ease your tension.
Set micro-goals to pace yourself - Goals like "do five questions then take a 10 second break to do some breathing.
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
You got this! Hype yourself up with positive talk - Replace thoughts like "I'm going to fail" with reminders like "I'm going to do my best".
Do the "brain dump" strategy - Write down all the formulas, mnemonics, and key ideas on a piece of scratch paper.
Reset with some subtle movement - Stretch your fingers, flex your toes, or gently roll your shoulders to ease your tension.
Set micro-goals to pace yourself - Goals like "do five questions then take a 10 second break to do some breathing.
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Smart strat! Doing a "brain dump" can prevent holding too many things in your mind and allow you to look at questions clearly. You can also refer to your notes as you work through the test. Before you know it, you're all done! Time to reflect and recharge
Debrief how you did - Think about what went well and what could be improved.
Practice self-compassion - Be kind to yourself even if you didn't do as well as you hoped.
Reward yourself - Treat yourself to something small for completing the test.
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Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Stretch break! Some subtle movement can help you ease tension without drawing too much attention and promotes blood flow. It's a great way to have a physical reset to ensure you're comfortable to finish. And just like that you're done! Time to reflect and recharge.
Debrief how you did - Think about what went well and what could be improved.
Practice self-compassion - Be kind to yourself even if you didn't do as well as you hoped.
Reward yourself - Treat yourself to something small for completing the test.
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Way to go! Setting micro-goals helps you break down the exam from one big scary event into smaller manageable parts. You'll feel accomplished when you reach your goal and also get to have a break. Before you know it you're done! Let's reflect and recharge.
Debrief how you did - Think about what went well and what could be improved.
Practice self-compassion - Be kind to yourself even if you didn't do as well as you hoped.
Reward yourself - Treat yourself to something small for completing the test.
You did it!
Time to DebrieF
Reflecting on how you did can help you de-stress and rationalize any post-test panic. Ask yourself the following questions:
- What went well?
- What can I improve on?
- Are there any other strategies I can try next time I know I have an exam coming?
Bonus strategy: During a test, if you find that you often get stuck on difficult questions, try the 1-2-3 pass method. One your first pass, tackle the easy questions that you're confident about. During the second pass take care of the questions that you were on the fence about. On the final pass finish out the tough questions now that you have everything else out of the way so you can analyze and give deeper focus to them.
Restart
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Nice job!
practice self compassion
Completing a test is an accomplishment in intself. So be kind to yourself even if you didn't do as well as you hoped. Take some time to give yourself reminders such as:
- I did my best
- I handled that as well as I could even though I was nervous
- I acknowledge the effort I put towards this test even if there's room for improvement
Bonus strategy: Reframe your anxiety and separate yourself from it. For example, you can say "My Doom Goblin is trying to throw me off my game but I'll use this energy to perform well instead of spiraling out. A simple shift in your thoughts and mindset has been proven to help improve performance and reduce anxiety.
Restart
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Woohoo!
Reward Yourself!
Time for a sweet treat! Give yourself a small reward after you're done with your test. This can give you some positive association with completing the test and can help you give yourself something to look forward to with future tests. Some reward ideas include:
- Take yourself out for a boba drink
- Treat yourself to a guilt-free episode of your favorite comfort-show
- Snoozapalooza with a well-earned post-test nap
Bonus strategy: Make plans with a friend or loved one for after your test. This can help you celebrate your win in completing the test. And if you didn't do as well as you hoped, spending time with a friend can help cheer you up and prevent you from spiraling out on your own.
Restart
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Transcript
Unravel your anxiety
Calm your nerves during tests
Learn effective ways to conquer your test-taking nerves with this simulation
start
Let's Branch Out
Choose your path
Beating Test Taking Anxiety - The semester is flying by and before you know it, it's time for midterms! You have a huge midterm coming up next week and already feel uneasy. Time to lock in.
Look for social support - Some of your classmates may be just as nervous. Lean on each other for help by working together to create a study guide.
Use calming routines - Create a schedule that works around your normal eating and sleeping hours but build in study time and relax time to help debrief.
Get familiar with the test format - Ask your instructor if the test will be multiple choice, short-answer, etc. so that you can find a method to study.
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Great choice! Looking for social support can help you alleviate some nerves by talking it out with your classmates. Working together to study can also help build relationships and may allow you to get help in areas you might not be as confident in. Before you know it it's test day and you feel your anxiety increasing again.
Arrive early - Give yourself time to settle in, get your supplies ready, and maybe do some last minute reviews of a few things.
Do a mindfulness check in - Pause, take a breath, and focus on the present for 10 seconds. Then remind yourself that you've prepared for this.
Hype yourself up with positive talk - Replace thoughts like "I'm going to fail" with reminders like "I'm going to do my best".
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Nice balance! Building a study routine can help you keep healthy eating and sleeping habits which will help reduce anxiety. You can also set test worries aside and tackle them when you study! Before you know it, it's the day of the test and some of the nerves are back.
Arrive early - Give yourself time to settle in, get your supplies ready, and maybe do some last minute reviews of a few things.
Do a mindfulness check in - Pause, take a breath, and focus on the present for 10 seconds. Then remind yourself that you've prepared for this.
Hype yourself up with positive talk - Replace thoughts like "I'm going to fail" with reminders like "I'm going to do my best".
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Awesome preparation! Knowing the test format can help you identify an effective study method such as using flashcards or practice tests. You'll feel more comfortable when you actually take the exam. Before you know it, it's test day and some of your anxiety is creeping up.
Arrive early - Give yourself time to settle in, get your supplies ready, and maybe do some last minute reviews of a few things.
Do a mindfulness check in - Pause, take a breath, and focus on the present for 10 seconds. Then remind yourself that you've prepared for this.
Hype yourself up with positive talk - Replace thoughts like "I'm going to fail" with reminders like "I'm going to do my best".
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Nice job! Getting to class early gives you more time to get away from external stressors and distractions. You may even have some time to do some last minute reviews. The test has started and though you feel more ready, you're still a little nervous about getting through it.
Do the "brain dump" strategy - Write down all the formulas, mnemonics, and key ideas on a piece of scratch paper.
Reset with some subtle movement - Stretch your fingers, flex your toes, or gently roll your shoulders to ease your tension.
Set micro-goals to pace yourself - Goals like "do five questions then take a 10 second break to do some breathing.
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
We're chillin! Focus on the present by thinking of 3 things you see, hear, smell, etc. Doing a mindfulness check in can help you mentally reset and calm your nerves. Feeling a little less anxious, the test starts and it's time to really practice your coping.
Do the "brain dump" strategy - Write down all the formulas, mnemonics, and key ideas on a piece of scratch paper.
Reset with some subtle movement - Stretch your fingers, flex your toes, or gently roll your shoulders to ease your tension.
Set micro-goals to pace yourself - Goals like "do five questions then take a 10 second break to do some breathing.
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
You got this! Hype yourself up with positive talk - Replace thoughts like "I'm going to fail" with reminders like "I'm going to do my best".
Do the "brain dump" strategy - Write down all the formulas, mnemonics, and key ideas on a piece of scratch paper.
Reset with some subtle movement - Stretch your fingers, flex your toes, or gently roll your shoulders to ease your tension.
Set micro-goals to pace yourself - Goals like "do five questions then take a 10 second break to do some breathing.
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Smart strat! Doing a "brain dump" can prevent holding too many things in your mind and allow you to look at questions clearly. You can also refer to your notes as you work through the test. Before you know it, you're all done! Time to reflect and recharge
Debrief how you did - Think about what went well and what could be improved.
Practice self-compassion - Be kind to yourself even if you didn't do as well as you hoped.
Reward yourself - Treat yourself to something small for completing the test.
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Stretch break! Some subtle movement can help you ease tension without drawing too much attention and promotes blood flow. It's a great way to have a physical reset to ensure you're comfortable to finish. And just like that you're done! Time to reflect and recharge.
Debrief how you did - Think about what went well and what could be improved.
Practice self-compassion - Be kind to yourself even if you didn't do as well as you hoped.
Reward yourself - Treat yourself to something small for completing the test.
Branching Scenario
Beating Test Taking Anxiety
Way to go! Setting micro-goals helps you break down the exam from one big scary event into smaller manageable parts. You'll feel accomplished when you reach your goal and also get to have a break. Before you know it you're done! Let's reflect and recharge.
Debrief how you did - Think about what went well and what could be improved.
Practice self-compassion - Be kind to yourself even if you didn't do as well as you hoped.
Reward yourself - Treat yourself to something small for completing the test.
You did it!
Time to DebrieF
Reflecting on how you did can help you de-stress and rationalize any post-test panic. Ask yourself the following questions:
- What went well?
- What can I improve on?
- Are there any other strategies I can try next time I know I have an exam coming?
Bonus strategy: During a test, if you find that you often get stuck on difficult questions, try the 1-2-3 pass method. One your first pass, tackle the easy questions that you're confident about. During the second pass take care of the questions that you were on the fence about. On the final pass finish out the tough questions now that you have everything else out of the way so you can analyze and give deeper focus to them.Restart
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Nice job!
practice self compassion
Completing a test is an accomplishment in intself. So be kind to yourself even if you didn't do as well as you hoped. Take some time to give yourself reminders such as:
- I did my best
- I handled that as well as I could even though I was nervous
- I acknowledge the effort I put towards this test even if there's room for improvement
Bonus strategy: Reframe your anxiety and separate yourself from it. For example, you can say "My Doom Goblin is trying to throw me off my game but I'll use this energy to perform well instead of spiraling out. A simple shift in your thoughts and mindset has been proven to help improve performance and reduce anxiety.Restart
Branching Scenario
Woohoo!
Reward Yourself!
Time for a sweet treat! Give yourself a small reward after you're done with your test. This can give you some positive association with completing the test and can help you give yourself something to look forward to with future tests. Some reward ideas include:
- Take yourself out for a boba drink
- Treat yourself to a guilt-free episode of your favorite comfort-show
- Snoozapalooza with a well-earned post-test nap
Bonus strategy: Make plans with a friend or loved one for after your test. This can help you celebrate your win in completing the test. And if you didn't do as well as you hoped, spending time with a friend can help cheer you up and prevent you from spiraling out on your own.Restart