Recognizing the warning signs when one is beginning to enter an anxious state, so that she or he can "nip it in the bud"
Utilizing progressive muscle relaxation and breathing exercises
Fear and stress reduction techniques
What can be done?
So if test anxiety is a physical problem how can it be handled? Just as the stress system can be triggered by an image of danger, it can be calmed by an impression that danger has passed. Stress reactions are only harmful if prolonged. The "test stressed" individual can learn the techniques needed to calm his or her mind. These include:
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Recognizing the warning signs when one is beginning to enter an anxious state, so that she or he can "nip it in the bud" |
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Utilizing progressive muscle relaxation and breathing exercises |
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Fear and stress reduction techniques |
Our goal at Stress Solutions is to give stressed individuals the tools that can help to put the problem of test anxiety behind them.