Have you ever had one of those GACE test preparation weeks where you felt like there was a theme or lesson attached to it?
For my GACE test prep students and I, this week definitely centered on the brain. Not just how it functions when it comes to storing up test information, formulas and dates, but other things as well. Things like how it responds to testing at certain times of the day. How it responds under test anxiety and pressure.
And here's the big one that took up a huge chunk of this week's class...
...How your brain works to overcome its greatest productivity killers.
The GACE Test Battle For Mental Control
You know exactly what I'm talking about here. They may be different for each and every person, but trust me: when it comes to GACE test practice, there are two forces battling it out for your attention.
One force - which is propelled by your GACE test angel - wants you to focus as much as possible on your study. "Don't go out after class," it whispers in your ear. "It may be the weekend, but you need to do at least three hours worth of study before you can enjoy yourself."
I'm sure you're quite familiar with the other force. You know the one that I'll mention. The voice that whispers, "You've been great all week, why not take a little break from your GACE preparation?" Or the voice that urges, "You haven't seen any of your friends in awhile, why not skip your study group and go out for a meal?"
Lots of my students believe that giving into the latter voice means that they're lazy, or worse - that they truly don't want to pass their GACE tests.
But I've got a different theory altogether. If the voice of temptation wins out, it's usually because a student is suffering from one of these four productivity killers.
The Four GACE Test Practice Productivity Killers
Don't let these productivity killers grab hold of your GACE preparation!
• Depression is one of the most powerful productivity killers, and is also the hardest one to get rid of. If you're down in the dumps (for example, you experience anxiety attacks, have digestive problems, cry for no reason or just can't do a lick of work), then the best thing you can do for your GACE testis to seek out help. • Losing out on your creativity might seem like a problem that's reserved for artists and writers, but it can also have a drastic impact on your testing. If your brain is starting to feel squeezed dry, take some time out to feed your creativity-starved mind. You'll soon feel right as rain again. • Encountering an unsolvable problem on your GACE test practice can be tricky, but here's an easy way to solve it - sleep on it. Nine times out of ten, your brain will work out a way to approach the problem that leads to the correct answer. • Negative mental images can set you up for failure - and that's why you need to tackle this productivity killer right away! To fight back, never take your eyes off of the prize. Visualize success. See your best test score, and then achieve it!
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