Question : Reduce Nervousness

Answer :

Use relaxation techniques: If you find yourself tensed and getting anxious during the test:

• Relax; you are in control. Take slow, deep breaths
• Don't think about the fear
• Pause; think about the next step and keep on task, step by step
• Use positive reinforcement for yourself: Acknowledge that you have done, and are doing your best
• Expect some anxiety: It's a reminder that you want to do your best and can provide energy. Just keep it manageable
• Realize that anxiety can be a "habit" and that it takes practice to use it as a tool to succeed
• After the test, review how you did: List what worked, and hold onto these strategies. It does not matter how small the items are: they are building blocks to success
• List what did not work for improvement: Celebrate that you are on the road to overcoming this obstacle