EXAM DAY

Today is exam day for all our Diploma students. So, good luck to all of you this evening.

I was pretty good at exams when I was young. I don't why. I did all the wrong things. I waited until the last minute and then swatted furiously - staying up late for the week of the tests. Drinking coffee, pacing up and down, not able to concentrate. I hated swatting. It was such a drudge. But, I still managed to do ok in my tests. I had some sort of desire to succeed. 

What advice, if any, can I give you guys studying for your exams?

I think it's all about seeing your goal, your preferred outcome, that is, to achieve your potential. And you're the only one responsible. No one can stop you but yourself. Ask yourself the 3 questions.

Do I want to pass this exam?  Can I pass this exam? Will I pass this exam?

Answer Yes to all 3 truthfully and with conviction and you're nearly there.

Now, you need to see yourself receiving your grade and feel the joy and happiness come over you as you realize you've done it.

Before your exam take some time out. Relax. Don't chatter to all your friends for a while. Get calm. You can listen to some music on your headphones. Close your eyes and see yourself in the future getting your grade and how happy you will feel. Don't look at your books. Breathe deeply and relax. Now, calmly get ready to answer the questions, letting yourself see the answers you already know you've seen before.