Tips to Overcome Anxiety
We have seen many friends, and or colleagues struggle to pass their licensing exam because they didn't test well.
For those who have been successful in passing their licensure exam, they have taken the anxiety and stress of test important and utilized it to bolster their abilities.
You also want to remember that this test does not tell you if you are a good therapist or not, it's an attempt to protect and standardize our profession.
What this exam does measure:
Developing a good study plan
Standardized test-taking abilities
Your ability to differentiate exam semantics
Areas of knowledge within the field
Tip 1 : Tackle the exam with confidence
Use strategies that you can personalize to your own success.
This exam should be viewed as an opportunity to demonstrate the amount of time and effort you put into studying and for you to be rewarded for the time you have put in.
Strive for a relaxed state of mind, upon taking the exam.
Don't give the test power over you just because you fear certain content areas. Your areas of weakness can be overcome, if you look at them as achievable measures.
Tip 2: Approach your studying seriously
Be prepared.
Avoid cramming for the test.
Develop an effective study plan that will aid in your learning.
Organizing your material to study is ideal as it helps to build on your study strategy and helps you not to become overwhelmed.
Managing your time is also beneficial as it keeps away distractions, keeps you focused on your goal, and prioritizing.
Tip 3: Take practice test
Practice test can help determine your weakness and strengths which will be beneficial in developing your plan of study.
Utilize practice test to work on controlling your anxiety not just for test-taking. This will help you reduce those realistic fears (I'm not ready for this test), and unfounded fears (People will think I'm not smart).
Anxiety control techniques can also be beneficial:
Closing your eyes
Taking deep breaths (inhaling & exhaling)
Giving yourself positive affirmations
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