Breathing
A person inhales deeply and exhales profoundly.
What is taking deep breaths?
What relieves anxiety?
Having stress is always a bad thing.
What is false?
Eating donuts, sodas, Takis, candy, chips, juice with lots of sugar.
What are foods to avoid before or during a test?
Listening to music; playing with friends; Reading a book; Watching my favorite show
What are some things I can do for myself before a test? What is self-care?
Using your fingers and hands to help you gauge your breathing.
What is Starfish Breathing?
Saying to yourself, "I can do this." Thinking about past accomplished task.
What are positive thoughts?
Not studying, not completing homework, being absent from school, the feeling of not being in control.
What are causes of stress? What is stress?
Sleeping, daydreaming, going to the restroom many times, humming, tapping my pencil.
What are things not to do during a test?
Coming in with a smile, having a good morning and not having negative thoughts or feelings
What is having a positive attitude?
What is deep breathing?
Exercising, writing, sleeping enough, playing, talking to someone about your concerns and fears, taking the time to study and not cram.
What are natural ways or remedies to relieve anxiety?
Headaches, stomach aches, nausea, butterflies in the stomach, panic attacks.
What are the symptoms of stress?
Reading carefully, making sure all questions are answered, double checking checking my work.
Steps to take during a test?
I am confident, I am strong, I am getting better everyday, All I need is within me right now.
What are positive affirmations or sayings?
What is a panic attack?
Taking a quick mental break, breathing deeply, stretching at your desk or chair, positive images in your mind.
What are quick ways to relieve stress and anxiety?
Having breakfast before a test, getting to school on time, listening to teacher's instructions, enough sleep, bringing a light jacket to school.
What are some ways/steps to avoid stress?
Focused on the work and not the clock, double checking work, no noise making if I get stressed.
What is being focused (concentrating) and being respectful?
I tell myself everyday, I am getting better, I have studied, I can do this, I learn from my mistakes.
What is repeating positive messages to myself daily? What is encouragement?