Hi Admin,
Its exam period and I have not read enough, am not in anyway prepared at all, what can I do, Can I still have an excellent result?
Yes you can, Its never late. Success is about determination and for you to succeed in your forth coming exams, here are some steps to follow.
Everyone feels nervous when examination is about to start and to a certain degree, that’s not a problem. It means the adrenaline, that will carry you through for the next hour or two, is starting to pump, and it shows you care about doing well.
- Write it down :Take a little time out from last-minute revision to list those topics that are not clear, you can make a plan for dealing with them. Also, get into the habit of keeping a record of each day’s achievements, however small. You can refer back to this if you’re feeling anxious to help you focus on your strengths.
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- Use positive self-talk: Tell yourself you can do this, or use a small note you have written down to motivate yourself, and don’t let anxious thoughts take hold.
- Use relaxation techniques: To calm your nerves. On the journey to school before your exams, practice progressive muscular relaxation for five minutes or go over some of the methods you’ve learned to stop yourself feeling overwhelmed. As you enter the exam room, do some simple breathing exercises to clear your mind of any negative thoughts.
- Visualize your success in your Mind: This means you have to picture yourself doing well in your exams. Feel and imagine yourself achieving success.
- Form a bubble of focus: Form a bubble of focus around yourself before each exam. Determine the kind of grade you want to have when the result is out. This will encourage you to read and study more. Knowing that to have an ‘A’ you have to give in your best.
