Key Takeaways
- Neuroscience shows that our brains work best with periods of intense focus followed by periods of intense relaxation
- We can’t achieve total relaxation during a standardized test, but we can clear our minds by taking a focused breath between problems
- Inhale quietly through your nose for a count of 3, hold the breath for a count of 2, and exhale quietly for a count of 1
- Focusing on that breath puts the previous problem aside and allows you to focus on applying the proper techniques to the next problem
