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Don’t be perfectionist
and remember that
no one is perfect.
Be
happy with what you have
done and studied and stop
thinking: “I could have
studied more. I should
have done better”.
Do not compare
yourself with anyone
else.
Avoid calling your
friends to discuss the
exams. This does not
help you but it actually
reinforces the anxiety
and negative thinking.
Take some time
to relax.
The best
way to reinforce your
knowledge and recall
what you studied when
you need it is to relax.
Be positive and repeat to yourself that
one exam is only one exam after all.
If you
studied, it will go well. If not, it will be a chance
to understand why it did not go well. Perhaps
you studied in the wrong way or perhaps you
have panicked too much. Don’t be desperate,
you will have the chance to learn from your
mistakes and improve for the next time!
Always remember
that the way you feel
is not real.
The fear of
not succeeding does not
necessarily mean that you
will not succeed. In fact,
remind yourself of every
past exam that you were
scared of but that you
successfully completed!
Visualize a positive outcome
with “Everything will be okay.
I will get a good result” instead of
being pessimistic with ‘“I will fail. I
studied so hard but I feel it will not
go well”.
It is also very important to
maintain a healthy lifestyle and
routine.
Healthy diet, good habits,
enough sleep are the basic ingredients
for a successful performance in exams
and in life. Your mind can function
better if your body is relaxed and healthy.
Never give up! Go
and do your best!
Even during an exam
you find difficult, do
not stop.
Just answer
to what you know and
do not feel bad about it.
Remember, after an exam you deserve a reward.
Dr. Risoli advises to do something that you like with your friend or your family because you have
done a great job, regardless of the result to come.
(Credit: Dr. Valeria Risoli)
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