for some tips, we turn to kalliope barlis. she writes about things like test anxiety. welcome. - thank you so much for having me. - why do so many us flip out about taking tests? - because we want to do well. and flipping out is a feeling, and it's a feeling that doesn't really help. a better feeling to have is a certain amount of stress because it keeps you alert, it helps you pay attention. - okay, so how can we overcome our fear of taking tests? - great athletes see themselves winning before it actually happens. they see the ball being hit by the bat. they hear the sound of the ball going through the hoop. they feel the roar of the crowd when they win. the same skill can be applied to anything, not just sports. it's like planning for what it is that you want to do and do your best. - so you're actually talking about using your imagination to visualize success? - it's not just about visualization. it's a full sensory experience. when you're taking a test, instead of flipping out, if instead you begin to plan for doing well, seeing the grade that you want to get, back