How to adjust your mentality during exams

How to adjust your mentality during exams: Analysis of hot topics on the Internet and practical suggestions

With the arrival of various examination seasons, "examination mentality adjustment" has become one of the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days. Whether it is the high school entrance examination, vocational qualification examination, or final test, mentality directly affects performance. This article combines recent hot topics and helps candidates find their best form from the aspects of data analysis and practical skills.

1. Statistics of hot topics across the entire network (last 10 days)

2. Three core methods for adjusting your exam mentality

1. Cognitive Reshaping: Reduce Unnecessary Stress

According to popular answers on Zhihu, 70% of anxiety stems from "the consequences of excessive association failure." Candidates are advised to:

• use"The 5 Minute Rule"Interrupt negative thinking: Once you fall into anxiety, immediately set aside 5 minutes to focus on review and force your attention to change.
• write down"Worst outcome response plan", such as "If you fail in the exam, you can make up for it by making up the exam or finding a job" to reduce fear.

2. Behavioral training: simulate real exam scenarios

Experimental data from Weibo education blogger @Exam Tips shows:

3. Physiological adjustment: scientific response to body reactions

Xiaohongshu Hot Post recommends the following methods:

• breathing method: Inhale for 4 seconds → hold your breath for 4 seconds → exhale for 6 seconds, cycle 5 times, which can quickly reduce the heart rate.
• light exercise: Take a walk or stretch 1 hour before the exam to avoid strenuous exercise that consumes energy.

3. Frequently Asked Questions by Candidates and Answers from Experts (Compiled from Douyin Live Broadcast)

4. Suggestions on building a long-term mentality

Psychologist @李松伟 emphasized in the podcast: Exam mentality is"Long-term habits + short-term skills"combination. Daily access via:

• 1 time a week"Error review", convert mistakes into experience points;
• Create"Progress Log", record small achievements to enhance confidence.

Summary: Adjusting your exam mentality requires systematic strategies. According to the data, intervention that combines cognitive, behavioral, and physiological aspects has the best effect. Remember,"Anxiety is the norm, and a sense of control is key."——Use scientific methods to transform pressure into motivation so that you can perform at your true level.