tools that heal physiology

1. THE TEST-TAKING NERVE
Tools that heal physiology
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2. Tools that heal physiology
Abnormal
physiological
response
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Normal
physiological
response
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3. My knees
are
shaking!
I feel
dizzy!
My head
hurts!
My
tummy’s
upset!
It’s cold
in here!
Is this how
Is I
you feel?
My skin
feels
weird!
I have to
go again!
My
mouth
feels so
dry!
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I’m so
tense!
My
hearts
racing!
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4. Hydrate,
to stop a hurting head!
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5. Avoid stimulants,
to avoid tummy upsets!
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6. Self-talk,
to stop weird skin feelings!
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7. Hold your breath 10 – 15 secs,
to stop the heart from racing!
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8. Clench a muscle,
to relax a tense head!
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9. Suck on candy,
to stop a dry mouth!
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10. Sip water,
to keep the bladder from wanting to empty!
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11. Visualize the warming process,
to raise the body temperature 3-4oC!
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12. Fear the mistake,
to stop fearing the test!
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13. Breath deeply 6 to 8 times,
to stop dizziness!
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14. Fear the
mistake,
Do not fear
the test!
Breathe
deeply!
Drink
plenty of
water!
Avoid high
doses of
stimulants !
Imagine
warmth!
Is this what you do
to change how you feel?
Sip water or
sugar free
drink !
Talk to
yourself!
Suck
candy!
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Give
muscles
something
else to do!
Reset your
breathing!
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