Make the Most of Your Prep Time

Lack of control is one of the prime causes of stress. A ton of research shows that if you don’t have a sense of control over what’s
happening in your life, you can easily end up feeling helpless and hopeless. So just having concrete things to do and to think about—
taking control—will help reduce your stress. This chapter shows you how to take control during the days leading up to taking the
test.

AVOID MUST-Y THINKING

Let go of “must-y” thoughts, those notions that you must do something in a certain way—for example, “I must get a great

score, or else!” or “I must meet Mom and Dad’s expectations!”