What it is
A calm routine reduces anxiety: wake early, eat protein, light review, arrive with time to spare.
When to use it
Every exam morning — same routine builds reliability.
How to do it
- Wake with buffer time — no rushing.
- Eat breakfast and hydrate.
- Glance at summary sheet — no heavy new learning.
Common mistakes
- Skipping breakfast.
- Arriving exactly at start time with no buffer.
- Cramming new topics in the car or bus.
Your 1-minute action
Write your exam-morning checklist for your next test.