It’s natural to feel stressed at exam time, particularly if they are very important. But high levels of anxiety may have a negative effect on your performance in the exam room. If your mind is swirling with worries about what could go wrong and what you’ve got to lose, you’re much more likely to make a mistake and your hard revised knowledge will be tough to recall.Being well rested is important. Don’t assume one early night before the big day will suffice. Establish a regular sleep pattern. Peoples sleep needs vary, but we all need a regular routine of sleep.
Think positively about the exam. Visualise yourself succeeding and imagine the good things that will come from success in the exam. Visualisation is also a good technique for cementing facts in your mind.
Arm yourself with some well practiced breathing techniques. Find one that works for you. If you start to feel over stressed in the exam, take a moment to breath and calm down.