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Tests Have You Feeling Stressed Out? Tackle Test Anxiety
Department / Organization: Mines Counseling Center
Test anxiety is treatable! Learn what test anxiety is, why it happens, and practical strategies for decreasing it
Test anxiety is a psychological condition in which people experience extreme distress and fear in testing situations, often resulting in decreased exam performance. It is a form of performance anxiety.
Signs and Symptoms: - Nausea - Rapid heart beat - Sweating, shaking - Negative or defeating self-talk - Feelings of helplessness/hopelessness - Excessive worry - Racing thoughts - Difficulty with focus/concentration - Going blank on exam questions - Remembering correct answers after the exam is over
Quick coping tips/strategies: - Be prepared - Get plenty of sleep - Exercise - Use abdominal breathing to help reduce anxiety - Have a moderate breakfast - Use positive affirmations - Allow yourself plenty of time - arrive at the test location early - Choose a seat where you will not be easily distracted - Work on the easiest parts of the test first - Stay in the present moment during the exam - Take short breaks, tense and relax your muscles throughout your body - Remember there is no reward for being the first done
To learn more, attend the Tackling Test Anxiety Wellness Workshop!