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Your 12 Steps To Get You Through Exam Day
Use these steps to help get you through your exam day.
1. Get any equipment you need ready the night before
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2. Have a good breakfast
Image Credit It’s really important that you have something to eat even if you’re feeling nervous, it’s normal to think about skipping breakfast as you don’t feel hungry.
Great breakfast combinations include cereal with low fat milk, eggs, toast with jam, porridge and oats to give you energy and help you feel alert.
3. Arrive for your exam in plenty of time
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4. Remember – nerves are normal
Image Credit You might feel like you have butterflies in your stomach or have sweaty palms, these are signs of being nervous.
5. Try not to worry about how others are feeling, we all experience exam nerves differently
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6. Go to the loo before the exam starts
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7. Some relaxation or breathing exercises may help before going into the exam
Image Credit You can practice the following breathing technique sitting or standing, with your eyes open or closed:
- Inhale through your noise gently for two seconds
- Hold your breath in for one second
- Breathe out through your mouth slowly for four seconds
- Repeat for one minute, or however long you feel necessary, to help you feel calm and more relaxed
8. Take in a bottle of water and tissues
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9. Don’t panic! Pace yourself
Image Credit It’s common for your mind to go blank at first and it’s easy to start to panic, but you can do this!
10. Pause for a few moments, slow down your breathing and let your body relax. Then refocus
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11. Remember after the exam that you've done all you can
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12. Plan to do something relaxing after the exam
Image Credit This can be going for a walk or even hanging out with friends.
how to get help
If you have any more questions on this area or would like to speak to somebody about this topic, have a look at the links or search for your local services in the blue box below. Alternatively you can always contact your school nurse.
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