Happy Holiday...

Happy Holiday to all...

Have you seen Jia Jia and Kia Kia yet?

I think they are too adorable...just like me...

Just being Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty

Music

Everybody loves music.

 

Be it the funky modern pop songs or timeless classical hits.

 

Or even...

 

 Listening to 

Pachebal's Cannon or PSY...

 

or just playing flawlessly on the piano or music instrument of your choice.    

 

 

 

    

Defense against negative feelings and thoughts

A common psychological defense against negative feelings and thoughts

is giving up and becoming helpless

or

paralyzed during a test.

 

 

The ability to perform well under pressure,      

however,

is a skill that you can learn.

 

 

Several strategies for overcoming test anxiety follow.

 

 

 

Do read our earlier posts on this topic.

 

 

 

Setting Goals

Set

realistic study goals      

with ample time for quality learning and repetition.

 

 

One rule of thumb

is that for each hour of class time,

study one or two hours

at home.

Relax and Breathe

 Yes!  This is true!!!  It is important for you to feel comfortable and relaxed in any type of testing situation.

Knowledge about taking exams helps people relax during the actual exam. Keep information about the date, time, and duration of the exam in mind.

 

 

No excuse for forgetting......

 

 

Try this out!  You will be amazed at what this relaxation can do for you.  The method of progressive relaxation involves tensing a muscle system and then relaxing it. Tensing a muscle will produce increased relaxation when the muscle is subsequently relaxed. Start at one end of the body and work to the other end. Practice every day for 10 to 15 minutes until you gain the increased ability to relax at will.

 

 

Do you feel relax...already?

 

 

Alternately tense and stretch various muscles in your body. Concentrate on the difference in being tense and being relaxed. Tense your whole body, and then relax your whole body. Practice every day until you notice the gradual improvement in your ability to relax. This will give you confidence and the ability to relax when you take the exam.

 

 

No harm in trying, right?

 

 

Another method is to breathe deeply and slowly, letting your body go limp and allowing every muscle in your body to relax while you concentrate on your breathing. Start with your hands. Imagine them to be warn and heavy. Repeat to yourself "my hands are warm and heavy" several times. Maintain a slow, patterned breath rhythm. Progress to the arms, then the shoulders, and continue until you relax your whole body. Do this 5-10 minutes a day. Look into other, different methods of relaxation. Many books about relaxation techniques are available. 

 

 

     

Halloween

Happy Halloween...