Stay Composed, Relaxed, and Focused While Preparing for the GMAT
One of the most valuable skills that a person can master is managing his or her emotions.
Stress and anxiety are not what you want to feel while preparing for the GMAT, because it’s very difficult to learn and to retain information when you’re feeling stressed or negative. Enjoy your learning! Approach it with positivity. Don’t get upset if you’re not mastering the GMAT material as quickly as you’d like. Getting upset is only going to further reduce the rate at which you learn and the amount of material you retain.
Be as Zen as possible and remember that making mistakes is an inevitable part of learning.
Each mistake that you make is one small opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills. For instance, when you make a mistake, be sure to determine why. Was it a timing issue? A concept issue? A careless error? Whatever the reason, learn from your mistakes so that you do not repeat them in answering future questions. Put yourself in a positive state of mind while preparing for the GMAT and use whatever relaxation techniques you can to keep yourself there.
If you find your level of stress and anxiety related to the GMAT difficult to manage, these essential strategies for combating GMAT test anxiety can help.
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
