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Reducing Test and Performance Anxiety
"Has this ever happened to you? You’ve been studying hard for your chemistry midterm, but when you walk into your exam, your mind goes blank. As you sit down to start your test, you notice your sweaty palms and a pit in your stomach."*

Or you create a killer presentation and rehearse until you know it by heart, but when you get up in front of the class, you can't remember anything you prepared. Not to worry - even though public speaking and test-taking can be anxiety- provoking, there are strategies you can use to make sure you stay calm, cool, and collected under pressure.
WATCH: Be a More Confident Public Speaker
WATCH: Rethinking Anxiety: Learning to Face Fear
Ten Ways to Overcome Test Anxiety*
  1. Be prepared
  2. Get a good night's sleep
  3. Fuel up
  4. Get to class early
  5. Have a positive attitude
  6. Read carefully
  7. Just start
  8. Don't pay attention to what other people are doing
  9. Watch the clock
  10. Focus on calm breathing and positive thoughts
More Tips and Resources for Overcoming Performance Anxiety?
Workshops on test-taking strategies, presentation skills, bouncing back after a struggle, and combating your stress!
Counseling and Mental Health Services office offers some great resources and techniques for managing your stress!
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* "10 Ways to Overcome Test Anxiety."  The Princeton Review , The Princeton Review, 2018, www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/test-anxiety. Accessed 2 July 2018.