What are your test day secrets? Do you eat anything special, do you do anything !
Question:
What are your test day secrets? Do you eat anything special, do you do anything out of the ordinary?
I have one of the biggest test of my life tommorow. I am going for my exams to get my BS in Nursing. Any suggestions welcome. I am prepared as far my studying and knowledge are concerned. I am looking for good ways to relax and increase my stamina. This has the potential to become a six hour test. My attention span has a tendency to wonder after an hour or two. Sitting in that chair tommorow and staying focused is going to be hard. What are your secrets?
Answers:
This may be too late because I'm in the Pacific time zone - you're probably zonked by now. Here are some thoughts:
1) Breathe. I know, that's sounds silly, but people who are stressed sometimes forget to breathe...at least, deeply. Consciously take in three, regulated, deep breaths prior to and during the exam at regular intervals.
2) Stretch and relax. Muscle tension can increase stress, so do some stretching of back, neck, shoulders and legs, even during the test. Then, close your eyes and imagine that you are letting go of all the stress - sort of like letting the water out of the bathtub. Try and visualize that.
3) Make sure that you eat something substantial (not a lot, but healthy) before the test, and maybe take a low-carb, protein bar with you to nibble on. Also, have water to sip.
You'll do fine. Good luck!!