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I'll answer question on pretty much anything, though as I'm studying psychology and from past experience, I'm best at answering questions about love life, mental illness as well as giving career advice or job advice. I am also really into fashion and love these types of questions!. Oh and any pet help...
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Hey guys, I am a freshman in college without a license. Before you give me grief, I did try for it twice, it's not like I'm not trying at all. The thing is; I can parallel park anywhere, there is a place at my local mall that is perfect practice that I can nail, I can do it in front of my house in between two cones.. but when I get in the car with the man, I fail the parallel parking. I can never get inside the barrels far enough. I think I get too nervous and I don't know how to stop that because I NEED my license. Long story short, the college I go to is pushing all returning students to live in off campus apartments or suites on campus which is so much more money that the traditional hall I am living in now. So, I want to get my license and commute.
So, this question is, I guess, asking how I can calm my nerves and pass next time? You'd think I would know what to expect and wouldn't get nervous again but I still have. How can I just get in the car with the man, do everything up to par and pass so I can have my license? Because this is just getting ridiculous now. Thanks.
The advice below kinda lives up to it's name: 'silly'.
Practice does make perfect but if you're particulary anxious then no amount of practice will help-you need to calm your nerves.
Their's things like chamomile tea you can take on the day of the exam-thats good for claming nerves, and try to avioud stimulants like coffee and chocolate.
Also, try not to blow it out of proportion. It's a bit like exams to get into uni, their soooo crucial, but you can't think about that at the time!
Do a kind of mini-CBT therapy on yourself-like write down the thoughts you have, such as:
I'm not going to pass again
And then write the rational equivalent, such as:
I know what to do, so theres no reason why I shouldn't pass the test this time.
Hope this helps and good luck.
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Thank you. Helps a bunch.
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