Score Higher on Exams
“A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.”
Dr. Joyce Brothers
Scholastic success consists of two parts -- learning the material and being able to pass a test showing that you know the material. When we believe we can successfully pass a test, it is much easier to do so. How many times have you said to yourself, “I haven’t studied enough,” “I’m not sure I can pass,” and my favorite, “What if I fail?” Why not replace these statements with positive affirmations? “I have studied enough,” “I know I will pass,” and the best, “I am a success.”
Changing the expectation we have about our performance makes all the difference. Of course, you still have to learn the material. It is possible to know everything you need to know and still not do well on tests. Why? Because your subconscious is telling you that you are not good enough, you don’t deserve to succeed, you have gone as far as you can. Where do these thoughts come from? They come from many different places -- our parents, our siblings, our friends, social media, and associates. They do not mean to do us harm, but the damage has been done anyway.
I have worked with many students from junior high through college as well as professionals who needed to pass boards or certification tests. After one session, a high school sophomore improved his math test score. I checked in with his mom to see how he had done on his first test since our session. “He got an 87%!” she said excitedly. That was the exact score that he had imagined himself getting in hypnosis!
Whether you are taking a high school math test, a college entrance exam (SAT & ACT), or a professional licensing test (Medical Boards & Legal Bar Exam), there is more to achieving the score you want than just studying the facts. The key to your success is how you use your subconscious mind.
In hypnotherapy, you can explore what your inner voices are saying about your ability to take tests. What are they saying about your potential level of success? If these voices are not what you want them to be, hypnotherapy can help you change them by replacing the negative self-talk with positive self-talk or affirmations. You will also receive your own copy of my book and journal, The Power In Affirmations. Clients use this as part of their daily practice to reinforce their personal affirmations for positive change and track progress toward their goals.
You may know all the facts and still not be able to achieve the score you desire. Working with a professional hypnotherapist can help you study and prepare, focus your mind, take tests with more confidence, and achieve your full potential each time. When you believe you can successfully pass a test, it is much easier to do so. Changing the expectations you have about your performance makes all the difference.
Hypnotherapy is a powerful, proven tool that can help you mentally prepare and perform your best on the day of your test as you move forward to achieve your academic and professional goals.