You’re taking an SAT practice test when suddenly your inner critic decides to join the party. “I have no idea how to do this.” “I’m going to get a terrible score.” “What if I completely mess up on test day?” And before you know it, one difficult question has turned into a full-blown disaster movie … Read more
Picture this. You’re halfway through an SAT practice test. You get stuck on one question. And suddenly your brain starts saying: “You’re behind!” “You’re going to run out of time!” “You’re blowing it!” “You’re never getting into your dream school!” The strange part? It often isn’t just what your brain is saying… It’s how fast … Read more
Suppppppppp If you’ve ever sat down to study for the SAT and heard a voice in your head saying things like: “You’re terrible at math.” “You’re going to blank out during the test.” “Everyone else is smarter than you.” “You’re not gonna get the score you want.” …you are definitely not alone. A lot of … Read more
Test anxiety sneaks in like an unwanted guest—it’s loud, it’s bossy, and it eats all your mental energy before the big day. But what if you could show it the door or, better yet, move it to a quieter corner of your mind? Today, we’re diving into a few powerful techniques that can turn down … Read more
We all have that little voice in our heads that sometimes isn’t the nicest. Maybe it’s nagging about that test you didn’t ace or stirring up test anxiety and SAT anxiety as soon as exam season rolls around. Negative self-talk can be a real mood-killer, throwing out phrases like, “You’ll never get this right,” or … Read more