head-cleaners home page                                shrink rap articles hypnosis test anxiety hypnosis CDs test anxiety hypnosis tapes hypnosis tapes for test anxiety             notes on optimizing test taking test anxiety is an anxiousness about test-taking performance that interferes with test-taking.   test anxiety can rob a person of hard-studied-for successes.   hypnosis is a highly effective, non-chemical, usually fairly quick means to overcome test anxiety.   hypnosis tapes and CDs provide an inexpensive, easy-to-use, easy-to-schedule means to access the assistance available with hypnosis. Test anxiety is a state of heightened anxiousness that arises in a testing situation which triggers the autonomic nervous system which triggers physiological changes that make one much better prepared to fight an attacking bear and much less prepared to remember facts or do complex thinking. The digestive system almost completely shuts down, causing a very queazy stomach and sometimes nausea. The brain readies the body for take off or battle, causing jitteriness and "ants-in-the-pants" feelings and the last thing a person is prepared to do is take a test. When this happens, it results in a very poor testing performance which increases the likelihood of test anxiety problems on subsequent tests. Test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety. In test anxiety and performance anxiety, the anxiousness about doing well becomes self-consciouness and self-doubt and causes autonomic nervous system changes that significantly impair memory and mental processing abilities. Test anxiety can be started by one experience of test failure -- or can be caused by just one incidence of being afraid of failing a test. Test anxiety is a fear of failing a test that becomes fear of failing tests in general. The fear causes anxiety which causes reduced thinking ability and increased aggitation and sensitivity to sounds and sights -- which reduces the likelihood of success and increases the likelihood of failure on the test or tests. With each testing situation that is compromised by anxiety, the "test anxiety" increases, which increases the likelihood of failure on subsequent tests. Each failure or near failure causes increased anxiety and increased anxiety contributes to future failures. It's one of the many vicious cycle -type problems on the menu in life. Pretty much anyone can develop test anxiety but it is more likely if one struggles with anxiousness in general or very poor self esteem.. Hypnosis affords accesss to unconsciously controlled physical and mental functions usually not accessible consciously. Hypnosis can foster self-confidence, reduce self-consciousness, relax, reduce autonomic nervous system reactions and facilitate smooth, comfortable retreival of information from memory. Hypnosis tapes/CDs, though less personalized than hypnosis presented by a psychotherapist, is an effective means to provide hypnosis in a format that is much less expensive, that can be accessed again and again, that can be used at times completely convenient to the listener and tha, for some people, can feel less threatening and more under the control of the listener than when sitting in a hypnotherapist's office with eyes closed and the hypnotherapist watching. test anxiety emails excerpt from "test taking talented, too"

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test-taking talented, too on CD and tape cassette hear & read an excerpt For adolescents and adults. Optimize your testing abilities. Eliminate anxieties that diminish optimal test-taking. For those who struggle with anxieties about test-taking that result in study and preparation avoidance and cause diminished memory, distractibility and overall poor test-taking performance. Fosters positive studying and test-taking attitudes, abilities, confidence and calm. Focuses on increased ability to focus attention, increased self-confidence, increased comfort and motivation, physical relaxation, optimal memory, reduced distractibility and reduced hyper-alertness to sounds and movements. Intended to be listened to through headphones. Dual voice, dual induction format blends two slightly different recordings - one presented to each channel for a more entrancing hypnotic experience.  (Most individuals will benefit from just one or two listenings.) hear & read an excerpt tape $30 + $4 s/h via credit card CD $36 + $4 s/h via credit card       tape $30 + $4 s/h via PayPal CD $36 + $4 s/h via PayPal money-back guarantee discounts for mutiple purchases to be comfortably confident on CD and tape cassette For kids and adults (age 11 to 108) whose self-confidence could use a small to huge boost. Intended to afford a sense of increased self-confidence via images and ideas that are woven to gently un-knot fears and stimulate real changes toward a much more positive, practical and realistic attitude of self-confidence that can relieve and reverse test-taking anxiousness.  (Most individuals will benefit from just one or two listenings.) tape $30 + $4 s/h via credit card CD $36 + $4 s/h via credit card       tape $30 + $4 s/h via PayPal CD $36 + $4 s/h via PayPal money-back guarantee discounts for mutiple purchases a tool to aid with panic and fear on CD and tape cassette For individuals who struggle with panic attacks, anxiousness & fears. This recording focuses on relaxing the listener and establishing a positive state of mind while fostering the development of a "trigger" -- a word, idea or image -- that, when thought of, triggers physical & emotional relaxation and self-confidence. Using this tool to relax one's self at the beginning of a test will reduce anxiety effects that interfere with memory and focus of attention, cause distractibility and cause hyper-alertness to sound and movement.  (Some individuals may need several listenings over a few weeks to really develop this tool.) tape $30 + $4 s/h via credit card CD $36 + $4 s/h via credit card       tape $30 + $4 s/h via PayPal CD $36 + $4 s/h via PayPal money-back guarantee discounts for mutiple purchases healing tree 2 on CD and tape cassette For a reduction in general stress, fears and anxiousness and an increase in self-confidence when facing tough, stressful struggles and challenges.  (Most individuals will benefit from just one or two listenings.) tape $30 + $4 s/h via credit card CD $36 + $4 s/h via credit card       tape $30 + $4 s/h via PayPal CD $36 + $4 s/h via PayPal money-back guarantee discounts for mutiple purchases self to self partnering on CD and tape cassette Hypnotically presented, compellingly logical suggestions for establishing and fostering the best possible relationship with one's self. A hypnotic fine-tuning of how one reacts and relates with one's self when dealing with the challenges, struggles and frustrations of life. A hypnotic aid especially important to anyone working on self-improvement, stress management, struggle, loss, challenge or change. Especially important to the "self-esteem-ally" challenged who may at times struggle with feelings of self loathing or a tendency to engage in self-sabotage and/or self-directed anger. Focuses on practical attitudes and perspectives on dealing with one's self for maximum, optimal practical, positive productivity and patience. [This hypnosis recording is a very important, practical hypnotic self-help aid all by itself, AND, because it is focused on optimizing the listener's attitudes about self, change, fears, past failures and growth, listening to it in tandem with any other Head-Cleaners hypnosis recording (e.g., listening to Self one day, the other recording the next) will increase the effectiveness of the other recording.] tape $30 + $4 s/h via credit card CD $36 + $4 s/h via credit card       tape $30 + $4 s/h via PayPal CD $36 + $4 s/h via PayPal money-back guarantee discounts for mutiple purchases	incredible performance, too on CD only for now For children 8 to 13. Guided imagery and suggestions for test anxiety, performance anxiety and performance enhancement. Focuses on reducing self-consciousness, negativity, anxiousness, worry, stress, self-doubts and self-critical self-talk that can interfere with optimal test-taking and performance. Fosters the listener's ability to get "into the zone." Also focuses on reducing study and preparation avoidance and anxiousness and focuses on fostering study and preparation motivation. CD $36 + $4 s/h via credit card       CD $36 + $4 s/h via PayPal money-back guarantee discounts for mutiple purchases performance 2 on CD and tape cassette Test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety. This recording is intended to reduce anxiousness and intrusive, brooding & bothersome thoughts and self-consciousness. For an "in the zone" test-taking experience and an end to test anxiety.  (Most individuals will benefit from just one or two listenings.) tape $30 + $4 s/h via credit card CD $36 + $4 s/h via credit card       tape $30 + $4 s/h via PayPal CD $36 + $4 s/h via PayPal money-back guarantee discounts for mutiple purchases who and how you hope to be on CD and tape cassette Hypnotic word weavings intended to promote and solidify real and lasting changes toward being the person you would like to be – behaviorally, emotionally, physically, spiritually. Focuses on increasing the frequency of certain thoughts, urges or feelings that you want to experience more and focuses on reducing thoughts, urges or feelings that come to mind that are not wanted.  (Most individuals will benefit from just one or two listenings.) tape $30 + $4 s/h via credit card CD $36 + $4 s/h via credit card       tape $30 + $4 s/h via PayPal CD $36 + $4 s/h via PayPal money-back guarantee discounts for mutiple purchases procrastinate tomorrow on CD and tape cassette Hypnosis for the "procrastinationally" challenged -- individuals who find themselves struggling with a tendency to procrastinate and the stresses and losses procrastination can cause. Hypnotically presented, compellingly logical suggestions that reduce procrastinating tendencies (side-tracking, forgetting and rationalizing). Fosters the listener's ability to "just do it" when faced with a project or task like studying.  (Most individuals will benefit from just one or two listenings.) tape $30 + $4 s/h via credit card CD $36 + $4 s/h via credit card       tape $30 + $4 s/h via PayPal CD $36 + $4 s/h via PayPal money-back guarantee discounts for mutiple purchases nightmares to nice dreams on CD and tape cassette For kids (8+) and adults -- to foster empowering, powerful, positive dreams in order to foster a more positive feeling and attitude of hopefulness and self-confidence during waking hours. Builds the listener's sense of confidence and faith in his or her abilities.  (This is most effective for individuals who remember their dreams. Most individuals will benefit from just one or two listenings.) tape $30 + $4 s/h via credit card CD $36 + $4 s/h via credit card       tape $30 + $4 s/h via PayPal CD $36 + $4 s/h via PayPal money-back guarantee discounts for mutiple purchases now to how to soothe out angst on CD and tape cassette For soothing out angst (a persistent, gloomy, anxious feeling). For establishing a sense of hope and a sense of faith in one's self to counter self-doubt.  (Most individuals will benefit from just one or two listenings.) tape $30 + $4 s/h via credit card CD $36 + $4 s/h via credit card       tape $30 + $4 s/h via PayPal CD $36 + $4 s/h via PayPal money-back guarantee discounts for mutiple purchases
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just a few notes on optimizing test-taking performance minimizing test anxiety Study    First of all, nothing will replace knowing as much as possible of the material that will be covered on the test and having all the information possible planted firmly in memory. Test anxiety can keep you from remembering information you know and eliminating test anxiety will make remembering much easier. Getting past test anxiety, though, does not in and of itself put any information into your brain. If you're anxious about your test-taking performance because you really haven't studied or prepared, you're anxiety may be reality based. No matter how relaxed and confident you are, it can only facilitate what you know and what native abilities you have. Calm, cool and confident are not substitutes for knowledge that might have come with some study. Using hypnosis tapes/CDs for test anxiety can help reduce anxiousness, increase focus and confidence with regard to both studying for a test and with regard to the test-taking situation, itself. Hypnosis tapes/CDs can help, but -- as with studying -- is not for "cramming." You shouldn't need to use hypnosis in the day or so before a test to get results. Hypnosis effects that are based on realistic observations and ideas can have very lasting effects. Especially if you haven't had experience with a particular hypnosis style and "hypnotist," it's probably wisest to "test" out your response to a hypnosis recording or session with a hypnotherapist no sooner than a two weeks before a test you are preparing for. Two or three sessions or two or three listenings over a four or five day period three weeks before a test and one or two sessions/listenings in the two weeks prior can provide as much help as hypnosis is likely to impart. Listening and then relistening to a hypnosis tape or CD -- or visiting several hypnotists -- on the day before a test will NOT help. Hypnosis that helps you relax about taking a test will also facilitate studying. With a sucess or two at studying for and taking a test, most undue anxiousness will evaporate. Some degree of anxiousness is an appropriate and natural part of any moderately important challenge in life. It's important to understand that too little anxiety results in poor functioning just like too much anxiety does. Too little anxiety and you don't get out of bed in the morning and you don't bother studying. Too much and you don't get out of the bed in the morning and you don't bother studying. Thus the trick to handling anxiousness is to have ways to increase your own anxiety if you find performance is poor because you have too little anxiety, and to have ways to decrease your anxiety if you find performance is poor because you have too much anxiety. For struggles with study and test-taking in college, check out the college success strategies article for information on college test studying and test-taking strategies. A frequently heard additional word -- with regard to any such struggles. As you will find sprinkled throughout this site in this form or that, here is an additional piece of advice. Do the best you can without harming your well being. If there is no larger-picture, eternity-type Purpose to life, in 150 years you won't be caring whether passed a particular test or not or did poorly on tests in general. On the other hand, if there is a larger-picture, eternity-related Purpose to life, in 150 years -- if you care about tests you took in this life at all -- you probably won't be caring about whether you passed or failed the kinds of tests you are currently concerned about. If it does turn out there is a Purpose to life, though, you might care about how in this life you did on the other, less structured, less institutionalized "tests" -- i.e., how you did with fears, failures, limitations, challenges, successes and strengths.

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TAKE NOTE: In self-helping it's important to tell helpful from hurt. It's important to give yourself permission to consult a professional if you need one. Just as its important to get to a doctor if you're severely injured, and in borderline cases of injury it's better to waste the time it takes to go see a doctor than risk that you should have -- and just as one should not goof around with bandaids when an artery is gushing -- it's important to consult a psychologist, psychiatrist or other counselor or physician -type professional if you believe you might, in fact, need one. Better safe and not sorry -- a stitch in time saves nine. If it turns out its a false alarm, the professional will tell you. You might take a look at the comments on finding a therapist for some tips.

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