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Exam Survival Kit

For the weeks you can't remember what day it is. Nine short things to keep you steady.

9 pieces · Curated by Dr. Ananya Rao
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Article
The Quiet Panic Before a Paper

A gentle walkthrough of the physiology of exam anxiety — and three things you can do in the last five minutes before the invigilator hands out the sheet.

133·4.9
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Breathing
Box Breathing — 4x4x4x4

The technique used by Navy SEALs and, more importantly, by first-year students at 2am.

769·4.5
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Infographic
Exam Week Plate

A one-page infographic showing what to eat on paper mornings — no fads, no shame.

663·4.7
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Worksheet
CBT Worksheet — Thought Record

A one-page PDF worksheet to catch, examine, and gently rewrite anxious thoughts.

134·4.8
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Article
Pomodoro That Actually Works

Why 25/5 fails for most students, and the interval that works instead.

188·4.6
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Article
Screening Self-Check — GAD-7 Guide

How to read a GAD-7 result without spiralling. What the numbers mean, and what to do next.

558·4.8
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Journal Prompt
Journal Prompt — The Version Of Me I'm Afraid Of

One question. Ten minutes. Write without stopping.

822·4.4
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Long Read
ADHD Isn't Laziness — Here's What's Happening

A calm, clinical explanation of the ADHD brain and why executive function is not effort.

557·4.9
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Video
Talking About Yourself Without Cringing

The framework I use with 800 students a year to answer 'tell me about yourself' in interviews.

398·4.4

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