out of focus...

Study break! How come whenever there is a big test or paper looming near I look for every excuse in the book not to apply myself?

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I remember having big papers due in college and I would spend the day cooking instead of studying. I think I need the last minute pressure to focus my efforts. When left with an entire weekend I cannot focus for but an hour or so at a time. My grades were always very good, but I have some strange study habits.

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I was scheduled to take a certification exam in April and I have been studying here and there (but not too much). I approached this test as if I expect to fail the first attempt and I would just sign up immediately to take a second shot at it. It lessons the pressure to know I can retake it without any real consequence other than to pay the dam test fee again.

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Some confusion was relayed to me about when the test/certification would be required. I originally was told I needed at ASAP, but later I discovered I had at least a year. So, it took some pressure off of me.

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i have read where the pass rate is 70% and I would dare to be so bold as to put myself higher that 80% of all those who have taken the exam. Now watch me fail! Anyway, I am confident that just brushing up on a few facts will help me to pass and have this evil exam behind me.

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Now, I discover that I am scheduled to work the day I signed up to take the exam so I get to take it three weeks later - no worries!