How to Calm Post Exam Nerves

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Take some deep breaths.. Try progressive muscle relaxation.. Try not to go over the exam in depth straight afterwards.

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1

Take some deep breaths.

Step 1

Take some deep breaths.

2

Try progressive muscle relaxation.

Step 2

Try progressive muscle relaxation.

3

Try not to go over the exam in depth straight afterwards.

Step 3

Try not to go over the exam in depth straight afterwards.

4

Get some exercise.

Step 4

Get some exercise.

5

Do something enjoyable to relax.

Step 5

Do something enjoyable to relax.

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Do something to make you laugh.

Step 6

Do something to make you laugh.

7

Avoid ruminating.

Step 7

Avoid ruminating.

8

Make sure you know when results day is.

Step 8

Make sure you know when results day is.

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Spend time with positive people.

Step 9

Spend time with positive people.

10

Remind yourself of your strengths.

Step 10

Remind yourself of your strengths.

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Remember that you can't control the outcomes of your actions.

Step 11

Remember that you can't control the outcomes of your actions.

12

Formulate and write down three plans:

Step 12

Formulate and write down three plans:

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Make plans to celebrate when the results come out.

Step 13

Make plans to celebrate when the results come out.

14

Get organized for next term.

Step 14

Get organized for next term.

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Open your results on your own terms.

Step 15

Open your results on your own terms.

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