{"id":15324,"date":"2020-12-18T12:45:52","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T17:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wpdev\/managing-test-anxiety-other-helpful-study-tips-counseling-and-wellness-services-5\/"},"modified":"2020-12-18T12:45:52","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T17:45:52","slug":"managing-test-anxiety-other-helpful-study-tips-counseling-and-wellness-services-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wpdev\/managing-test-anxiety-other-helpful-study-tips-counseling-and-wellness-services-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Test Anxiety & Other Helpful Study Tips — Counseling and Wellness Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“Most people feel some stress when it comes to taking a test. Moderate levels of stress can actually improve motivation, memory, and attention, and enhance test performance. Test anxiety, however, involves stress and worry that interferes with test performance, well-being, and attitudes toward school.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of test anxiety may be physical and mental, and can include sweating, nausea, stomachache, shaking, muscle tension, nervousness, feeling overwhelmed, and the feeling of one\u2019s mind going blank.” ~TherapistAid.com\"\"<\/p>\n

Counseling and Wellness Services wanted to share some information about ways to Manage Test Anxiety, some helpful Test Day Tips to prepare for your finals, and Test Taking Strategies to implement while you are taking your exams.<\/p>\n

If you are struggling with Test Anxiety or need additional support during this stressful time of the semester, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our counselors are available, remotely (by phone or Zoom video sessions) for individual counseling and consultation sessions, Monday through Friday. Please call our office at (518) 629-7320 or email us at counseling@hvcc.edu<\/a> to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Counseling and Wellness Services compiled 26 informative slides that present helpful ways to Manage Test Anxiety, Test Day Tips, and Test Taking Strategies.<\/p>\n

Click here to view the Managing Test Anxiety slides as a PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Therapist Aid notes, “Study skills help to reduce test anxiety, improve focus, and increase motivation to do well on tests. Good study habits are important for all students, but they are particularly beneficial for those with test anxiety.” Below you will find a link to a list of helpful study skills and tips to reduce test anxiety and feel more comfortable and confident through finals.<\/p>\n

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Click here for the Study Tips Handout<\/a><\/p>\n

Guided Meditations<\/strong> can also be a beneficial way to manage anxiety prior to an exam or to even boost your energy to study for finals. Find several guided meditations from The Honest Guys<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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