Test Anxiety
What type of anxiety is test anxiety considered?
Test anxiety is a type of performance anxiety, often linked to the fear of failure.
What is self-care?
Anything you do for your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
What is body image?
How we see, think, and feel about our bodies.
What is emotional regulation?
Dealing with emotions in a healthy way.
What does our deen teach us about mental wellness?
It teaches us to care for our well-being and avoid harmful emotions
Name one physical symptom of test anxiety.
Increased heart rate, sweating, trembling, etc
Give two examples of physical self-care.
Exercise, taking walks, nutrition, sleep, hygiene, check-ups.
Name two factors that influence body image.
Social media, peer pressure, family, beauty standards, personal experiences.
Name one thing that can prevent emotional regulation.
Stress, lack of sleep, negative thinking, lack of coping skills.
How can strengthening your connection with Allah (SWT) help your mental health?
It brings peace, contentment, and helps overcome life’s challenges.
What are three causes of test anxiety?
Fear of failure, previous negative experiences, lack of preparation.
Give two examples of mental self-care.
Mindfulness, journaling, setting boundaries, social support.
What is one healthy behavior related to body image?
Exercising for health rather than appearance.
What is one solution to improve emotional regulation?
Reframe negative thoughts, pause and think, talk to someone, journaling
Finish the dua: “اللهم لا سهل إلا ما جعلته سهلا…”
“…وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شئت سهلا” (…and You make the difficult easy if You will).
What are two tips to reduce test anxiety before a test?
Start early, be prepared, take breaks, care for physical health, avoid perfectionism, practice breathing.
What are two benefits of self-care?
Improved physical health, better emotional well-being, productivity, self-worth.
What is one harmful “quick fix” people might try due to negative body image?
Substance abuse, diet pills, or surgery.
Why is emotional regulation important?
Improves decision-making, relationships, confidence, and overall well-being.
Name one way Islam encourages spiritual self-care.
Praying, giving sadaqah, reciting daily athkar.
How does preoccupation with anxiety symptoms affect test performance?
It makes it harder to focus and increases anxiety, worsening test performance.
Name all three categories of self-care and an example of each.
Physical: sleep, hygiene
Mental: journaling
Spiritual: prayer, athkar
List three negative outcomes of poor body image.
Mental and physical health decline, low self-esteem, obsessive thinking.
What should you do when you're overwhelmed to regulate your emotions?
Pause and identify your feelings, reflect before reacting, consider consequences.
How does belief in Qadr (fate) help someone cope with stress and anxiety?
It reminds us that everything is from Allah (SWT) and part of His plan, bringing comfort and trust.