TEST ANXIETY: 5 TIPS FOR TEST DAY

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024

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  • @sharanya18
    @sharanya18 Před 5 měsíci +8

    I watched this last night before my step today and I can’t tell you how much it helped curb my anxiety. Thank you Dr. Neil!

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 5 měsíci

      No matter the outcome... stay POSITIVE. Glad the video was helpful.

  • @tszlachetka
    @tszlachetka Před 3 lety +32

    Test tomorrow - came across your channel for the a quick biotstats recap (super helpful btw!!)! - but this vid was great to watch today!!

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +6

      Teresa, Go CRUSH the exam... stay focused...stay confident. OWN IT.!!

    • @tszlachetka
      @tszlachetka Před 3 lety +10

      @@RandyNeilMD Thanks! Just coming back to this video to say I passed and I'm officially done with Step 1!!!!

  • @luislemus5144
    @luislemus5144 Před 3 lety +13

    Did my test Nov11 and received my score with 240 last week. I just want to thank you for your videos they really helped me a lot, saw your motivational videos days before my exam. Thank you for the knowledge you provide to us.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety

      Luis, CONGRATULATIONS!! Enjoy the Moment.. . STAY FOCUSED and attack STEP 2. Thank you for sharing!!

    • @saikrishna-iq5os
      @saikrishna-iq5os Před rokem

      Sir can i have your email id?

  • @alvarosoria8787
    @alvarosoria8787 Před 3 lety +13

    9 days before the exam. just on time. thank you very much. :)

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +1

      Ungido, Stay STRONG, Stay FOCUSED!!

  • @sangayongmu2962
    @sangayongmu2962 Před 3 lety +8

    🙏 thank you 😊
    Step 1 in 2 weeks
    Pls pray for me 😬I believe receiving good energy and vibration and you have always been a source of inspiration for me

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety

      Sangay, STAY CONFIDENT... Keep me updated...!!

    • @sangayongmu2962
      @sangayongmu2962 Před 3 lety

      @@RandyNeilMD scored 216 😑
      Want to apply for family medicine
      I hope i make a major jump in step 2

  • @sunvavachi
    @sunvavachi Před 3 lety +4

    Step tomorrow. Back to this video. Feeling ready but yes I'll try to go calm!

  • @sahilbansari5385
    @sahilbansari5385 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Exam in 11 days thanks dr randy 👏🏻

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 7 měsíci

      CONFIDENCE is KEY... STAY FOCUSED, STAY POSITIVE.

  • @sreegowthami8600
    @sreegowthami8600 Před 3 lety +8

    It was like talking with some best frnd lol😅😅
    Loved ittt thank uuuuu😻😻😻

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +2

      Dr. Slokha, I'm glad you found it helpful. Keep studying HARD!!

  • @PuNkOiScA
    @PuNkOiScA Před 3 lety +2

    One week to my step 1.
    Thanks for the tips, I have been changing my mindset. I am pretty sure I will kill it.

  • @adrianvalverde6723
    @adrianvalverde6723 Před 2 lety +2

    Needed this video.. my exam is in 13 days, thanks Dr 🙌🏼

  • @meet_-07
    @meet_-07 Před 3 lety +2

    Sir really very less people are there to help others without any business...God Bless you sir keep it up thanks for kind words to me💝

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +1

      You are most welcome. KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!

  • @zeemax4644
    @zeemax4644 Před 3 lety +3

    Dr Neil you are awesome. please make a video on how to get over past regrets....

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +2

      Zee Max, I will. Sounds like a good topic.

  • @supriyashrestha9052
    @supriyashrestha9052 Před 3 lety +3

    You are amazing Dr. Neil. I really appreciate everything you are doing for all of us. I find your voice very soothing and calming. Thank you.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety

      Supriya, Glad it was helpful. Thank you for taking time to comment.

  • @OneGirlRecipes
    @OneGirlRecipes Před 3 lety +3

    Next week is D day. (19th March). Thank you Dr Randy. I have been watching your videos for months, it has really helped and will continue to watch it the day before.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +2

      CRUSH IT.!!

    • @meet_-07
      @meet_-07 Před 3 lety +2

      Bro don't worry just put faith in God u will blow it. Keep your self up.

  • @nnejiaustin8246
    @nnejiaustin8246 Před 3 lety +2

    Hello Dr.Randy Neil. I have not heard from you nor seen your videos updated for almost one month. I hope all is well with you doctor. Pls reply as sson as you can.Stay safe Sir.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +1

      No worries... I am still alive. Thank you for asking... I will be restarting the videos soon... Just that time of year and trying to maintain balance.

    • @nnejiaustin8246
      @nnejiaustin8246 Před 3 lety

      @@RandyNeilMD Thank God for safety.

  • @dr.vatsalpatel1793
    @dr.vatsalpatel1793 Před 2 lety +2

    Sir watching this video few days before my step..is totally a blessing that came thru..i can't thank you enough how much it helped my changing my perspective 🙏🏻🙇🏻‍♂️

  • @anaz1635
    @anaz1635 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you! Test is in a day, needed this right now :)

  • @cracknation2329
    @cracknation2329 Před 2 lety +1

    I love you so much Randy my step is tomorrow, watching all of your videos really helped reduce my anxiety. Great work.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for taking time to comment on the final day... STAY FOCUSED, BELIEVE IN THE OUTCOME. I'll have some more specific tipds to gain that confidence even more soon... just in time for your STEP 2 and 3. CRUSH IT!!!

    • @cracknation2329
      @cracknation2329 Před 2 lety

      @@RandyNeilMD DR. RANDYY im so grateful for everyone of your videos, really helped me prepare for step. Thank you very much, I look forward to seeing your step 2 and 3 content. Keep up the great work !!

  • @sohniya7681
    @sohniya7681 Před 3 lety +2

    Tomorrow is my day doc! Pray for me.

  • @B0RICUA3
    @B0RICUA3 Před 3 lety +1

    I have seen all your videos. Thank you! My step is next week.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety

      Karla, Stay FOCUSED, Stay STRONG. CONFIDENCE is KEY!!

  • @cristelalopez8420
    @cristelalopez8420 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you soooo much for doing this videos!!! Just got my results back from step 1 and big part of my success on the test was thanks to you... Also planning to apply for Psych, Thanks again :)

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety

      Cristela, Congratulations!! Psych is a GREAT choice... Stay in touch. Keep studying HARD!!

    • @cristelalopez8420
      @cristelalopez8420 Před 3 lety

      @@RandyNeilMD Dr. This videos where super helpful for step 1, any recommendations for step 2 ck? I'm planning on doing it in April... Thanks again:)

  • @sarahrose1454
    @sarahrose1454 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this!! I'm taking a medication and dosage test tomorrow.... I've worked myself up for days not eating and sleeping. I have studied the material extensively, and if for some off reason I do not succeed, it will not be because I didn't do my best at preparing.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +1

      Sarah, I hope it went well.

    • @sarahrose1454
      @sarahrose1454 Před 3 lety +2

      It did! But…… I’ve decided not to continue with the refresher program. Nursing just isn’t a passion I have anymore… and I need to get a handle on my anxiety…..nursing is too stressful and anxiety provoking. I’ll find my passion❤️

  • @rogerfitness6276
    @rogerfitness6276 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, very helpful. Definitely I been trying to stay away from medication 💊 specially when I suffer from test anxiety 😟 . Now that I watched this video , I’ll make sure that I keep a positive mindset . Thanks Quack ! My test is next week 🙏

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 2 lety +1

      Roger, I'm in process of making a few videos on test prep mentality... Hopefully it will be helpful.

  • @stephanieparedes4447
    @stephanieparedes4447 Před 3 lety +1

    I have my test tomorrow! (step 2) Im excited, and of course I feel a little nervous, but you have helped me through the one subject (Biostats) I used to absolutely hate. I used to see numbers in the option choices, and immediately freak out, so Thank you! Also meditation has been an amazing tool through my test taking process, so I would encourage everyone to at least give it a try, Please good jujus!! THANK YOU

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +1

      Stephanie, I hope test went well. Keep us posted.

  • @mayTK
    @mayTK Před 3 lety +4

    Thank u sir as always...there're certain topics that i havent touch or i dont like...i always think i'll just donate if a que comes up about it....after u mention about prepare without regret, i'm thinking about studying those topics... :/

  • @58-nikhilkutheala46
    @58-nikhilkutheala46 Před 3 lety +2

    Please put up more videos discussing questions and concepts on high-yield topics.
    Endocrine and Repro could be one!

  • @macadelic2699
    @macadelic2699 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you 🙏

  • @harvey2733
    @harvey2733 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank u Dr. Neil. I wish this video was released before my step-1. But this will help in upcoming exams.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety

      Suraj, No worries... glad we are crossing paths. Stay focused...STAY Strong!!

  • @princessz5087
    @princessz5087 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing tips & strategy from the BEST behavior Sciences teacher. Thank you so very much Dr. Randy! A distinguished USMLE channel.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +1

      Princess, Thank you for always being supportive.

  • @chetanreddycds
    @chetanreddycds Před 3 lety +2

    Experts Advice Nice Video Dr Randy :)

  • @Knstar5566
    @Knstar5566 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you so much for advising us.

  • @anagabrielaserrano4648
    @anagabrielaserrano4648 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing. 5 weeks from taking the exam (after cancelling and rescheduling and going through that rabitt hole xD). P.S. Wim Hoff breathing method has been life changing

    • @shilpasadiora5058
      @shilpasadiora5058 Před 3 lety

      same

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety

      Ana, Thank you for sharing... STAY POSITIVE. Stay focused and ATTACK this exam... Thank you for commenting.

  • @SA1SA11
    @SA1SA11 Před 3 lety +1

    Highly appreciate your tips! Very motivating & logical! And I like your simple way when talking of complex things!

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety

      Sohail, Thank you for taking time to comment.

  • @lisastratton5145
    @lisastratton5145 Před 2 lety +1

    Preparing without regret ❤️

  • @rahmakamil1993
    @rahmakamil1993 Před 3 lety +1

    It`s been so long that you haven`t posted any new video
    I hope that you are in good health and wish you a happy new year Dr.Neil :)

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Rahma, All is well... Just regrouping for next series...

  • @akankshaatulkar7349
    @akankshaatulkar7349 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the valuable advice ☺️

  • @jilpashah2906
    @jilpashah2906 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much, Dr. Neil for your videos! They truly help me so much!!

  • @omartaha8438
    @omartaha8438 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you

  • @usmleislife3396
    @usmleislife3396 Před 3 lety +2

    GOD bless...

  • @Jameela201
    @Jameela201 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you Dr. 💜

  • @coraelizabethbrna439
    @coraelizabethbrna439 Před 10 měsíci +1

    How do Beta Blockers affect cognition?

  • @nishatshama6652
    @nishatshama6652 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for a very motivating video and making hard topics easier..❤️❤️
    What about taking melatonin?
    Is it bad too...
    Still about 20 days till step 1 but can’t sleep
    Fall asleep quickly but getting up so many times at night after dreams
    Can’t get enough rest
    Whole day feel groggy and sleepy
    Even melatonin isn’t helping though still taking it...:(

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +2

      Nishat, Melatonin has some protective qualities for sleep... I am a big fan of melatonin...

  • @utsowsaha2874
    @utsowsaha2874 Před 3 lety +1

    How to calculate incidence per year in case 2 years data is given in the question @ Randy Neil sir

  • @aminullahkhan93
    @aminullahkhan93 Před 3 lety +3

    I olny know one tip to reduce exam days anxiety. That is fully prepare your study material then . Apply for exam 😀😀

    • @aminullahkhan93
      @aminullahkhan93 Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks to Randy neil MD for making easy way to learn epidemiology and statistics

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety

      Glad they have been helpful.

  • @taha20raha
    @taha20raha Před rokem +1

    Hello Dr Randy. I really like psychiatry. Can you please help me how to get into the programs. Thanks.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před rokem +1

      Pass All STEPs then we can communicate on next step in plan...

    • @taha20raha
      @taha20raha Před rokem

      @@RandyNeilMD ok. Thanks. Pray for me.

  • @jaweriahussain8860
    @jaweriahussain8860 Před 3 lety +1

    i’m in year 9 and in a few months i’m going to be in year 10 so i have mock exams i revise so hard for days and i flop and just cry and idk what to do

  • @kamyathakkar1287
    @kamyathakkar1287 Před 3 lety +3

    Hello doctor, my test is in 3 days, I was wondering if I could reach out to you or get a correspondence for some doubts I'm having.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety +2

      K T, You are always free to email... randy.neil8@gmail.com

  • @58-nikhilkutheala46
    @58-nikhilkutheala46 Před 3 lety

    How to covert power , beta errror , p value , alpha error in words is a struggle on NBMEs ,can u please make a video on it specifically

  • @nadiashareef4500
    @nadiashareef4500 Před 3 měsíci

    My exam is in 6 weeks and i have anxiety about the day of axam

  • @arianaliabadi3087
    @arianaliabadi3087 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi, Dr. Neil first of all thanks for all of your content. I took the NBMEs and my lowest score was 70 % but today I took the free 120 in the Prometric Center and scored 58% and I think it was mostly due to anxiety. My exam is in 8 days should I tackle it or postpone it until I can handle my stress?

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 2 měsíci

      I think NBME is pretty accurate...+/- 10 points. On the fence...

  • @zehrasohail5714
    @zehrasohail5714 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi,
    I cant sleep before exam and this makes me worried, same happens in step1 also...
    Anxious now as my step2 is in few weeks.
    Any advice?
    And thanks for making these videos.

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 2 lety +1

      Ultimately, That peace comes from detaching from the outcome. Study, Prepare, BELIEVE, and LET GO. Easier said than done, but that's the key to living a life without insanity.

  • @Sweetnsilly18
    @Sweetnsilly18 Před 3 lety

    What about taking inderal before the exam? I take it once a week when my palpitations and tremors are overwhelming while studying.
    Exam in 2 weeks!

    • @RandyNeilMD
      @RandyNeilMD  Před 3 lety

      Areeba, I'd just make sure you study with it in your system days before the exam... I wouldn't experiment on the day of the exam.

  • @johnnywilliams1457
    @johnnywilliams1457 Před rokem +1

    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @ehsanniazai5789
    @ehsanniazai5789 Před 28 dny

    Exam in 10 days😊

  • @dr.whocooks9253
    @dr.whocooks9253 Před 3 lety

    That person who disliked this video is a real piece of shit. This is gold.