I. Pre-exam Mindset Adjustment 1. Accept that anxiety, tension, panic, and fear of not doing well are normal. It doesn't mean you're incapable; it's your body helping you focus. Don't fight it; the more you resist, the more panicked you'll become. 2. Let go of perfectionism. Don't demand a perfect score or expect to know every question. Tell yourself: getting the questions you know right is the biggest victory. Skip the difficult ones and don't waste your energy. 3. Lower expectations. Don't compare yourself to others; only compare yourself to yourself. As long as you perform normally, you've won. II. Quickly Stabilize Emotions During the Exam (When you enter the exam room or feel panicked when the exam papers are distributed) 1. Deep Breathing Method: Slowly inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 2 seconds, and slowly exhale for 6 seconds. Repeat 5 times. Your heart rate will immediately stabilize. 2. Grounding Method: Place your feet firmly on the ground and your hands on the table, feeling the touch of your body. This will bring your attention back to the present moment from your "random thoughts." 3. Simple Self-Suggestion: I've prepared for a long time; just perform normally and do your best. III. Reducing Anxiety During Exam Preparation 1. Fragmented review: Avoid staying up all night. Staying up late will only make your brain foggy and increase anxiety. A regular sleep schedule is more effective than doing more practice tests. 2. Don't dwell on what you don't know. Review what you already know to solidify your foundation. Your confidence will gradually build. 3. Stop overthinking: Don't constantly worry about what will happen if you do poorly or how well others did. Focus on the current page or question. IV. Exam-Taking Techniques (Relieving Tension) 1. Start with the easier questions. Begin with the ones you know to quickly build confidence and become more stable. 2. If you get stuck, skip it immediately. Don't get stuck on a question; it wastes time and disrupts your mindset. Going back to it will be easier. 3. Slow down your reading speed: Anxiety makes it easy to misread questions. Intentionally slowing down will actually increase your accuracy.