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Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation TechniquesNo matter how well the information is
stored, retrieving information from a person’s memory is the key to becoming successful as a student
Often a student who becomes stressed out or anxious can have a problem remembering what they had learned
In order to help a you as a student relax, you review the following relaxation techniques
Relaxation TechniquesThe following is a plan for relaxation (Twining,
1991)Step one: Tighten your right fist; feel the tension
build. Now release the fist and let it go limp; feel the relaxation
Do the same for the following in this orderLeft fistRight armLeft armEyes, teeth, jawStomachLegsCalvesBody
Relaxation Technique#2 Technique for relaxation and positive self
talk just before taking a testPosition yourself comfortably in a chairClose your eyes and breathe deep from your
stomachFocus on breathing, exhaling slowlyAs you exhale let go of all the tension and negative
thoughtNotice how relaxed you areImagine yourself in the classroom taking the testSee yourself being comfortable in class, breathing
comfortably and think positive thoughtsTell yourself that you have done everything
possibly can and are prepared for the exam
Relaxation Techniques#2
See yourself reading each question, one at a time, slowing moving through each test question
Take a moment now to experience how calm and regular your breathing is and how confident you feel
Relaxation TechniquesLast Minute Relaxation Techniques
Close your eyes and tense every muscle in your body
Start with your neck and move all the way downShouldersArmsStomachLegsFeet
Relaxation TechniquesKeep all the muscles tense while you move
down the bodyInhale as each muscle is contracted and
hold your breath for just a few seconds and them exhaling slowly
After all the muscles are tense, hold them tight for a few seconds and then starting with your toes slowing relax them