Turning the negative into the positive
Here is a rewording of some of the negative student comments from Section 2, which we have re-worded into positive comments.
| Negative | Positive |
|---|---|
| I am no good at exams, I always let myself down. | The past is irrelevant. I am now working well and have planned techniques which will really help. |
| I leave revision to the last minute and then get in a flap. | I can get my work done in time if I plan a timetable and stick to it. |
| I might fail. | I am determined to pass and I am working to make that happen. |
Make a list of positive statements that create positive feelings, and repeat them regularly. In the exam room, you could quietly say to yourself, ‘It is okay, I can handle this’, or ‘I can relax. I am in control’, or ‘Now is my chance to put into action the things I have learnt’.