how to overcome fear of exam failure

How to overcome fear of exam failure

Nowadays exam stress is an issue for 70% of teenagers according to a survey amongst thousands of teens.

A few years ago I took my DS (Darling Son) James to his first GCSE exam. I asked him (what a ridiculous question mum) if he was nervous. Of course. He was absolutely stressed out of his mind. I offered to give him some advice. Previously he had refused to listen to anything I wanted to share, which would make his life easier. But on this occasion he was willing. I gave him a little exercise. He practised in the car and told me it worked. He already felt less stressed. We arrived at school, I wished him all the best and left him to his own devices.

A few days later I asked him how his stress levels were and he grinned at me: ‘You know what mum, since you taught me that little exercise I am not feeling stressed at all. Because now I know that I can do something about it. Isn’t that great?’

Another brilliant story about an A-level student who mastered her exam stress and got great results.

What this little story demonstrates is the impact of the not knowing.

Lack of knowledge puts you in a position of the victim, feeling powerless and filling you with fear.

However, once you have gained knowledge, things become your own responsibility. You can take action. There is a way out. Instead of being paralysed, you feel empowered and strong. And that stops the fear and in James’ case, his susceptibility to stress.

How to overcome fear of exam failure? Read more about examstress.

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