External Symptoms Of Testing Anxiety

We all have suffered from testing anxiety at some time in our life, Right? When we began school in Pre-K, testing was a breeze. As we have gotten older and we move up to the next grade level, it seems as though our testing anxiety has heightened. It seems that no matter how much we prepare and study before a test, we still struggle and display the internal/external symptoms of testing anxiety. Journalism on the recent research at The University of Dundee, done by Catherine MPhail, a counselor of UCL student psychological services, stated in her report that normal levels of stress can help you work, think faster and more effectively, and improve your performance. If you find your anxiety overwhelming, your performance could be affected. Becoming
We live in fear of failing the test and comparing ourselves to others is a huge mistake. Having that type of fear can harm us more than help us because if we fail the test. If we attach our self-worth to the outcome of a test in can be devastating. Everything we have ever wanted is on the other side of fear. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America argues that Lack of preparation is another cause of testing anxiety as well. Waiting until the day and night before a test to study for is a poor choice. If we fail to prepare then that alone will make us feel anxious. When you open your book and see all the material, you have to read and study in a short time frame will overwhelm you too. If you have a history of poor test, taking that is a major cause of testing anxiety. Dealing with previous problems before test taking will take our focus off what we know we need to be doing to prepare ourselves for the test. Even a bad experience can cause the anxiety to climb up inside your body and mind and cloud your clarity while test taking. When we have bad experiences taking test, which in return can lead to a negative mentality and impact performance on upcoming
Here are some helpful tips, if practiced can help reduce testing anxiety. First, remember that your self-worth should not be dependent on or defined by a test grade. Creating a system of rewards and reasonable expectations for studying can help to produce effective studying habits. There is no benefit to negative thinking. Second, Get enough sleep, eat healthfully, exercise and allow for personal time. If you are exhausted—physically or emotionally—it will be more difficult for you to handle stress and anxiety. Third, Develop good study habits. Study at least a week or two before the exam, in smaller increments of time and over a few days (instead of pulling an "all-nighter"). Try to simulate exam conditions by working through a practice test, following the same time constraints. Fourth, if you feel stressed during the exam, take deep, slow breaths and consciously relax your muscles, one at a time. This can invigorate your body and will allow you to better focus on the exam. Lastly, concentrate on the test, not other students during your exams. Try not to talk to other students about the subject material before taking an exam. Furthermore, your teacher can help you by giving you a study guide to use, so you will have a better idea as to what you need to