This article was co-authored by Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed. and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University.
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The end of the semester is on the horizon, and your upcoming exam date looms closer and closer. Staying calm and relaxed before your test may seem like a tall order, but it’s not as impossible as you may think. While you can’t predict what questions will be on your exam, you can change your attitude, habits, and mindset. We’ve put together lots of tips and tricks to help you stay calm and collected before the big day arrives.
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About This Article
To relax before a final exam in college, try listening to some calming music or reading a book. The day before your test, make sure to eat and drink well so you don’t have trouble sleeping at night. Stay away from spicy and greasy foods as well as alcohol, which can both disrupt your sleep, and drink plenty of water. Another way you can make sure to get a good night’s rest is to stop working at least 30 minutes before going to bed. Also, avoid blue light from screens like your phone and TV at least 2 to 3 hours before sleeping. For more tips from our co-author, including how to stay in control the day of the exam, read on!
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