Test Anxiety Tips

1. How do you control anticipatory anxiety?
Make a plan Procrastination may be the root of your anticipatory
anxiety. For some, the very thought of the test makes
you so uncomfortable that you ignore it and “stick
your head in the sand.” Later, you have to cram to
prepare, which adds to the stress.
Take control and conquer procrastination! Create a
good study plan, organize a study schedule and stick to
it.
Planning, routine and preparation go a long way
toward controlling test anxiety.
Use your study skills Build your test-taking confidence by using the time-
spaced learning plan and your study skills. Good study
skills make you a faster, more efficient and effective
learner.
You should be confident in your ability to
adequately prepare for any test.
Visualize success Thinking positively about the outcome of the test helps
control anticipatory anxiety. Don’t let your mind
wander to the dark side, seeing yourself failing the test
and imagining all sorts of horrible consequences.
Replace negative thoughts or visions of failure
with positive ones of you confidently taking the
test and achieving a good result.