Take a moment. Think about the most carefree day you’ve ever had and put yourself there. Maybe you’re outside reading? Relaxing with friends? The sun is shining. The birds are singing. Ah, you take a deep breath … then …
WAM.
Someone smacks a piece of paper in front of you, tells you to answer every single question on it before a timer runs out, and then says that how you score on this piece of paper will determine the course of the rest of your life. Go.
It’s not unusual to feel nervous before and after a big test. Too much stress, however, can affect your