| Be Prepared for Test Anxiety |
| Practice the following stress management techniques before the day of the exam, so that you have them available to you whenever you need them. (Click on a title to explore the technique.) If you’re stressed or anxious, relax… If you think negatively, disrupt negative self-talk… |
| Tips for Exam Day If you go blank, go on to another question right away. Close your eyes, practice yogic breathing (relaxation technique). Visualize success. Think about your post-test reward. Keep going—go back to the tough questions later. Utilize positive thinking technique; stop negative self-talk. Used with permission of the Maine Education Association |
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