Just leaving work, so has to be quick,
1. do some gentle, slow deep breathing beforehand. Keep it slow so that you don't hyperventilate.
2. Avoid friends who might be doing the same exam - they always used to get me extremely wound up beforehand by discussing what they did and didn't know.
3. Try getting a small bottle of lavender essential oil and taking the odd sniff. It'll help calm you down, but don't overdo it beforehand as it can act a as a stimulant if you use too much. If you want to try other oils to help you study, then rosemary and basil can help brian function - so long s you're not pregnant or have heart problems/high blood pressure. Put a few drops of each on a tissue and take into the exam with you. (I'm the forum's resident aromatherapist in case you were wondering!)
4. Remember that it is just an exam. It's not the end of the world if you don't do well. A bit of perspective can help it seem too overwhelming, and hence you'll do better
Good luck and come back and tell us how you got on!
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