Your child’s test-taking mindset under
pressure may look like this:
Your child’s test-taking mindset under
pressure may look like this:
Your child’s test-taking mindset under pressure may look like this:
The Shut-Downer
The Shut-Downer
Your child may know the material in practice, but the moment the test begins, their mind can feel like it goes blank. Anxiety can spike, focus can disappear, and it may start to feel like something is ‘wrong’… even though it isn’t.
In reality, their nervous system is kicking into protection mode.
Your child may know the material in practice, but the moment the test begins, their mind can feel like it goes blank. Anxiety can spike, focus can disappear, and it may start to feel like something is ‘wrong’… even though it isn’t.
In reality, their nervous system is kicking into protection mode.
Your child may know the material in practice, but the moment the test begins, their mind can feel like it goes blank. Anxiety can spike, focus can disappear, and it may start to feel like something is ‘wrong’… even though it isn’t.
In reality, their nervous system is kicking into protection mode.
Deep Fear
Deep Fear
“I freeze when it matters most.”
“I freeze when it matters most.”
Core Need
Core Need
Grounding tools and simple routines that
help them feel safe and steady during tests.
Grounding tools and simple routines that
help them feel safe and steady during tests.
This isn’t a lack of ability. It’s a stress response, and it’s highly trainable.
This isn’t a lack of ability. It’s a stress
response, and it’s highly trainable.
This isn’t a lack of ability. It’s a stress response, and it’s highly trainable.
Here’s what helps
Here’s what helps
Breathwork
Breathwork
Simple breathing techniques that signal
safety to your nervous system so your child's
brain can stay online when the test begins.
Simple breathing techniques that signal
safety to your nervous system so your child's
brain can stay online when the test begins.
Identity work
Identity work
A gentle way to interrupt the freeze
response and help them reconnect with
what they know.
Nervous system resets
Nervous system resets
Quick reset routines you can use before
and during a test to calm your body and
regain access to what they know.
Quick reset routines you can use before
and during a test to calm your body and
regain access to what they know.
Choose a next step that fits your situation
Choose a next step that fits your situation
Choose a next step that
fits your situation
If you’re supporting a student
If you’re supporting a student
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mindset work together in ACT & SAT prep.
Learn how confidence, strategy, and
mindset work together in ACT & SAT prep.
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If your child is the test-taker
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when it matters most.
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