Keep cool under school pressure & test anxiety
Well, you’re not alone. School pressure is something that many go through at some point. It’s important to talk about it, because it can affect your health and well-being and school performance.

- What is school pressure?
- Consequences of school pressure
- General tips for dealing with school pressure
- Test anxiety & how to deal with it
You want to learn how to deal with school pressure?
If you want to learn about and practice what you can do when feeling pressure at school, check out our eSano module "Keep cool under school pressure".
If you ‘re struggling with test anxiety, check out our eSano module "Test anxiety: Tips & support".

What is school pressure?


Consequences of school pressure




General tips for dealing with school pressure


It takes time to learn and implement these strategies, so don’t blame yourself if you don’t notice a difference immediately!
If you need more support regarding the school pressure you experience because the pressure is still too much to handle for you on your own, get in contact with the school psychological counselling center in your region (visit schulpsychologie.de).
Test anxiety
If you’re struggling with test anxiety, you might know thoughts like these. You’re not alone! Every sixth boy and every fourth girl reports experiencing symptoms such as sweating, shakiness and irritability before or during exams.
School pressure and test anxiety are often related because pressure and high expectations can cause anxiety. It feels like there is a lot to lose if you fail an exam. This can be super stressful, but there are strategies you can use to help calm your nerves and perform your best:

Change your attitude!
Focus on past achievements Think about the worst-case scenario and plan B/alternative plans


Direct your attention on your surroundings!
Instead of paying attention to your body reactions
Be prepared!
Create a realistic study plan including breaks, activities you enjoy, time for meals and sleep


Learn relaxation techniques!
Breathing techniques (e.g. belly breathing), meditation, …
