Test Anxiety

I thought I was at the point in my life when I was finished taking tests. Recently, I decided to take a test for my professional career in order to try to advance myself and obtain the job I really want!

The test is right around the corner. I have been reading and reviewing for the past few days. There is one section that has me filled with some anxiety. Normally, I am not a nervous and jerky person. I take on new challenges whenever I can. I am a perfectionist, as well, which fuels my inner fire to be the best! I know there are some things I will never be: a size 6, a scientist, an Olympic gold medal winner! I also will never be a perfectionist at test taking.

In school I was most successful in my English classes. I never had to study too much for those English tests. I always remembered the books I read because I usually loved them! When it came to other tests, I have had a wide range of successes and failures. This is where my anxiety level kicks into high gear as I review daily and the test gets closer and closer. I really want to do well! I am hopeful that because the test is for something I love and studied thoroughly in graduate school, I will be successful.

I can only hope the need to be perfect will overcome my test anxiety! Wish me luck!