3 Ways to Change Anxiety to Excitement on Test Day - IELTS Energy Podcast 1149

The video discusses how anxiety can negatively impact IELTS test performance and introduces strategies to manage it. It highlights the concept of anxiety reappraisal, which involves shifting from a state of anxiety to excitement. The video also explains the importance of moving from a threat mindset to an opportunity mindset. Practical tips for test day include saying 'I am excited' three times, singing a motivating song, and connecting with others to foster a positive environment.

What is the main focus of the article discussed in the video?

• Strategies for time management

• How to improve vocabulary for IELTS

• Turning anxiety into success

• The history of The Atlantic magazine

According to the video, why is it easier to shift from anxiety to excitement rather than calmness?

• Excitement and anxiety are both high arousal states

• Calmness requires more energy

• Excitement is a natural state for most people

• Calmness is not achievable during exams

What is the 'opportunity mindset' as described in the video?

• Accepting failure as inevitable

• Ignoring the situation entirely

• Concentrating on the positive possibilities

• Focusing on the negative outcomes of a situation

What mindset should you adopt to focus on positive outcomes?

• Opportunity mindset

• Neutral mindset

• Competitive mindset

• Threat mindset

Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies mentioned for test day?

• Saying 'I am excited' three times

• Singing a motivating song

• Meditating for 30 minutes

• Smiling and connecting with others

What is the purpose of saying 'I am excited' before an exam?

• To calm the mind

• To shift focus from anxiety to excitement

• To distract from the exam

• To impress other candidates

How can singing a motivating song help before an exam?

• It reduces the exam duration

• It makes the examiners more lenient

• It shifts perception from nervousness to excitement

• It helps memorize exam content

Why is smiling considered an effective strategy on test day?

• It makes you look confident

• It helps in remembering answers

• It translates into more positive feelings

• It is a requirement by examiners

What is the benefit of connecting with other candidates before the exam?

• It helps in cheating during the exam

• It distracts you from the exam

• It allows you to compare study notes

• It creates a positive atmosphere

What is the main goal of the strategies discussed in the video?

• To transform anxiety into excitement

• To eliminate anxiety completely

• To outperform other candidates

• To ignore the exam stress