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exam by Karl Baron
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  • Post category:Anxiety/Stress / Studying
  • Post published:November 3, 2017

If you are feeling tense in an exam, stop, put down your pen and relax. Breathe slowly and close your eyes for a few minutes. If it helps, put your head on the desk. Shake your arms. Say something positive and encouraging to yourself.

Source: Coping with exam anxiety @ University of St Andrews

image: exam by Karl Baron under Creative Commons license

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