SSC CGL 2023 – Overcoming Exam Anxiety

SSC CGL Tier – I Exams commence on the 14th of June. A little bird told me that plenty of students fainted at the announcement of the exam date. Okay, a bit of an exaggeration, but exam anxiety is nothing new to us. Been there done that. Remember the sound of knocking knees during ‌board exams? No. I am not talking about parents’ anxiety. All right let me put it straight. Even those students who seemed to have adopted a happy-go-lucky attitude have their stomachs lurched and hands sweat during the exams. Darr Sabo Lagta Hai! Gala Sabka Sookhta Hai! And to our absolute misfortune, it won’t go away by tossing off 10 liters of Mountain Dew. So, what’s the remedy? My dear fellas, that’s why we are here. Hang in on there. I am offering you a list of insights here to alleviate your exam anxiety so that you remain in contention and confidently move forward to the next phase of the exam. But before we move on with the remedy for exam anxiety let us have a quick peek at the SSC CGL 2023 exam Calander. Please click the link below to go to this year’s exam calendar.

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Hacks for Overcoming Exam Anxiety

For most students, failing to get a rank is catastrophic, to say the least. Life is hard when you feel like a loser. Even though it’s only in your head and you haven’t yet come face to face with the real challenge. And when you’re headed to your exam, all of a sudden, a huddle of phantoms lunges at you making you gulp for air. If such is the case here is what you can do to kick all those ghosts, get yourself together and calmly go through any exam. 

Engage in Positive Self-Talk:

A lot of fear is caused by negative self-talk. Our inner narrative pretty much shapes the way we perceive ourselves and the world at large. Make a resolve to use a positive inner narrative in any situation. For example, replace ‌thoughts like “I botched it all up. I am a jerk.”, with “Mistakes and failures are an essential part of progress. It’s proof that I am trying.” 

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Do Breathing Exercises:

Do breathing exercises and yoga daily to calm your mind and reduce anxiety. Somatic work not only heals the inner core, but it also puts you into the right frame of mind.

Visualize Success

Take some time out of your busy schedule and daily ‌humdrum. Find a quiet place in nature and visualize your success. See yourself as an achiever. Do it over and over again.

Realize that Everyone is Flawed:

The most successful people in the world were flawed and made mistakes. Plenty of them. It’s just that we are only aware of their success and never came to know about their insecurities and the process that got them there. Cut some slack guys. Honour your efforts. Honour how you’ve been trying. You deserve that.

Practice Mock Tests:

Mock tests are specially designed to give the candidates a hands-on experience of the exam. Regular practice greatly improves the candidate’s ability to deal with anxiety and removes any fear or anxiety altogether. 

Time Management:

Learn to manage your time. Keep a stopwatch, and practice mock tests. Making routines and study plans is not enough. They also need follow-ups, don’t they?

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Take Breaks:

Take short breaks during the exam to relax your mind and body. Use the break to take deep breaths, stretch, take a short walk, or drink water. Break the monotony. 

Listen to Soothing Music:

Listening to soothing music can help to calm your mind and reduce anxiety. Choose music that you find relaxing and calming.

Take Anxiety as a Normal Emotion:

Anxiety is your body’s response to certain challenges and exam anxiety is common. When you take it as a normal response of your body, you would easily segue to calm.

Takeaways

Fear & Anxiety during exams is a normal phenomenon. That said, we cannot deny the harm it might inflict on a candidate’s ability to tackle exam pressure, peer pressure, family pressure and a plethora of other pressures for good measure. That’s why it’s important to learn how to self-regulate and navigate through big emotions & overwhelm in order to succeed in life. So, keep believing in yourself. We are rooting for you. Try our FREE Mock Tests and hit us up @ 9319314079 anytime.