Fill this out before your exam — not during it. When panic hits, you'll already know exactly what to do.
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Exhale
Prepared in advance. Ready when I need it.
Knowing exactly when it is removes one source of anxiety.
Be honest. Write them all down — then you can stop worrying about forgetting them.
| Topic / Chapter | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
Write your exact plan. "I will put my pen down, close my eyes, and take 3 slow breaths. Then I will skip that question and come back."
The 4-4-4 method: inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4. Write it in your own words so it feels natural.
A physical anchor — something immediate your body can do. "Press my feet flat on the floor and feel the ground."
Your confidence anchor. A topic, a formula, a fact — something you could explain in your sleep. Write it here so you can remind yourself mid-panic that you DO know things.
List what you've actually done to prepare. When panic makes you feel like you've done nothing — this list proves otherwise.
Write something kind and true. Something your best friend would say. You'll read this before you walk in.
Panic is worst when it's unexpected. When your heart starts racing mid-exam and you have no plan, your brain enters a spiral — worrying about the panic itself instead of answering questions.
The Panic Plan works because it removes the unpredictability. You've already decided what you'll do. Your brain doesn't need to figure it out under pressure — it just follows the plan you made when you were calm.
Fill it out a few days before your exam, not the night before. Read it the morning of. Keep it in your bag. You won't need to look at it — but knowing it's there is half the point.