The Problem
The Problem
A student in Pennsylvania still has flashbacks to a miserable experience with standardized testing a long time ago. Whenever he takes a test, he gets an upset stomach and a headache -- sometimes even a month before the test is scheduled. It's not just him. These tests can cause lots of symptoms, such as:
anxiety or panic,
anger or depression,
addictions,
unhealthy snacking,
aches,
insomnia,
and self-esteem damage.
Effects
Effects
Thousands of students are far less eager to learn solely because of these tests. These "symptoms" can lead to a decrease in SAT scores by almost a hundred points. The anxiety doesn't stop there. Even after the test is over, most people have a hard time accepting that they may not have gotten everything perfect and end up spending hours thinking of all the things they did incorrectly. This is not healthy. How do you alleviate this stress? It's not so easy, but it can be done.
Solution 1 -- Study
Solution 1 -- Study
One option is to study whenever you feel stressed for a test. When you study, it builds your confidence in the subject, making you less worried. Plus, it has an added bonus: you'll probably do better on the exam after some studying!
Solution 2 -- Different Outlook
Solution 2 -- Different Outlook
Another option is to change your view. The butterflies in your stomach don't need to be stressful butterflies. They can be invigorating butterflies. And if you don't do amazingly on this test, you'll know you did your best. In the grand scheme of things, what's one test? While this method might seem a bit odd, it really does work!
Solution 3 -- Positivity
Solution 3 -- Positivity
If these don't work for you, you can try doing something that will make you happy (such as exercising or watching your favorite TV show). This solution has its drawbacks as it doesn't really solve the problem, it just distracts you from it. It's like trying to get rid of the smell in a landfill by getting an air freshener, rather than removing the trash.
Next time you're worried about that exam, you'll know what to do.
Next time you're worried about that exam, you'll know what to do.
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