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Keep It Positive

Three things you can do to build a positive attitude

Thinking positively can actually enhance your learning, help to motivate you and make you a lot more fun to be around. We all carry on a silent self-dialogue and for many of us a lot of that dialogue is negative. Self-statements like, "I'm too lazy", "I'm a procrastinator" or "I can't do this", can become self-fulfilling prophecies. 

Positive statements such as, "I am self-motivated", “I can do it”, and "I love to learn", can also be self-fulfilling. Whenever you find yourself thinking negatively, try substituting a realistic, positive statement.

Challenge your faulty reasoning. Statements like “I always fail” are simply not true. Think of examples where you have been successful. Focus on your strengths and your goals. If you think that you haven’t been successful in a particular area in the past then examine what you can do differently this time and incorporate your new strategies.

Visualize success. Get a clear picture of yourself achieving your goal. Try to make your visualization as specific as possible. A clear picture of success can help you keep going when you are feeling overwhelmed.

Note: An exam is simply an opportunity to show what you know and to get feedback on that knowledge. It is not an evaluation of your self worth!