Problem: Article: A few days before you are scheduled to take the test, try to keep your stress levels down so they do not negatively affect the results. Do calming activities like reading, watching television, or making art. Try doing yoga or deep breathing. You may also adjust your schedule so you are not doing a lot of things at once or have back to back meetings. This can help to keep your stress level down leading up to the test. Make sure you get at least 8 hours of quality sleep the night before your test date. Do a calming activity before bed like taking a bath or reading. Avoid using your phone or computer in bed. Make your bedroom cool, quiet, and comfortable so you can fall asleep easily.  Avoid eating a big meal at least two hours before your bedtime so your stomach is settled and does not keep you up. You can also use a sleep machine or an eye mask to help you get to sleep. Tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines, vitamins, supplements, or herbs. Let them know about any medicines you are using that do not require a prescription, as well as any illicit drugs. This will help your doctor better interpret your test results. If you are taking steroids, make sure you disclose this to your doctor before you get tested.
Summary: Reduce your stress level. Get a good night’s sleep before the test. Let your doctor know about any medications you are taking.

Problem: Article: You should not stay up all night just because you need to study; your sleep is the time when memories are properly processed. Denying yourself sleep can make your brain less effective at retaining information. In most cases, it is better to get at least a little bit of rest during the night rather than none at all. To remain healthy, never stay awake for 2 whole nights in a row. Pull an all nighter as infrequently as possible. Negativity will only slow your productivity, so assure yourself that you will be rewarded for your time and effort. Positive thoughts, on the other hand, will keep you motivated and prevent you from giving up too soon. Here are some examples:  "I am almost done!" "This is actually not too hard." "I will get to see the sunrise." "I will get a good grade." For example, you can promise yourself a 15-minute break after you complete an assignment. During this break, you can eat your favorite snack and watch some TV, browse the internet, or play a game.  Having rewards is like the carrot on the end of the stick; they will motivate you to keep going, despite your tiredness. Make sure that you set the rewards before you begin. This way, your mind will anticipate them. Pulling an all-nighter is tough on your body and mind. After you do the all-nighter and get your work done, go to sleep. Then, at some point during the next day, give yourself another bit of time to just relax and recharge. This could be watching a movie or TV show, going for a walk, or something else you enjoy doing.
Summary: Make sure that pulling an all nighter is unavoidable. Think positively. Reward yourself for each accomplishment. Plan some time the next day to give yourself a break so you can recharge.

Problem: Article: Having social support can help people be able to cope with negative thoughts.  Ask friends, family, significant others, teachers, colleagues, or other trusted individuals for support or help dealing with your negative thoughts. Get another opinion. If you find yourself unable to change your negative thinking – ask others to help come up with alternative ways of thinking. You might be surprised at how helpful it can be. If you're constantly around people who complain and find the worst in a situation, you'll tend to think like that, too. Cut the negative influences from your life, and spend your time with people who put you in a positive frame of mind. When bad thoughts aren't part of your regular conversations, they won't be a regular part of your thinking habits either. If bad thoughts are interfering with your ability to live your life happily, and nothing you do on your own seems to be making a difference, then you may benefit from seeking help from a licensed professional (therapist or psychologist). Therapists will be able to help you work through your bad thoughts in a structured, safe way.  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a treatment approach that focuses specifically on changing negative thinking in order to improve emotions and behaviors. This is exactly the type of treatment that can help you learn to deal with bad thoughts. CBT has also been shown to help many different mental health issues such as depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Ask your therapist if she can use CBT in your treatment. Remember that therapy is not a quick fix. A handful of appointments with a therapist will not make bad thoughts go away. Be patient and stick with your therapist and your treatment plan to help you deal with bad thoughts more constructively.
Summary: Get social support. Surround yourself with positive friends. Seek cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Problem: Article: Lightly grease a small cake ring or springform pan with 1/2 teaspoon butter and set it aside. If you are using a cake ring, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. In a large bowl, crumble the biscuits into small almond sized pieces. Use about 1 cup of biscuit crumbs and set the bowl aside. Using more or less crumbs in larger or smaller chunks will change the texture and consistency of your cake. You can experiment with this if you'd like. In a medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar until combined. Stir the mixture with a large spoon or rubber spatula until your mixture is a light lemon color. You may need to let your butter come to room temperature or heat it slightly to allow it to mix with the sugar. . You can melt chocolate in a pan on the stove over low heat or pop it in the microwave in increments of 15 seconds to melt it. Only melt half of your dark chocolate. You will need the other half to frost your cake later.  Do not allow your chocolate to burn. Remove your chocolate from the heat once it has melted. Stir by hand with a large spoon or rubber spatula. Slowly pour the butter-sugar mixture into the melted chocolate. Add the egg and continue stirring. Pour in the biscuit pieces and fold them into the mixture. Continue folding in the biscuit pieces to coat them completely with chocolate. Pour or spoon the mixture into your cake ring. Lay the mixture as evenly as possible to prevent any gaps from forming at the bottom. For a denser cake, use your hands in plastic sandwich bags or use disposable plastic cooking gloves to press your mixture down into the pan.  You don't need to press very hard, just lightly pack it in. Pressing your cake down will help you achieve a smooth, even surface. Move the trap or spring-form pan into the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 3 hours. Chilling your cake is necessary to achieve a smooth thick texture that holds together when slicing. Take your cake out of the refrigerator and remove it from the ring or springform pan. Once your cake has chilled, it will be firm enough to transfer to a cooling rack. You can flip your cake upside down onto the cooling rack. This may be easier. Melt the second half of your dark chocolate (1/2 cup) and pour it over the cake, smoothing the top and sides with a butter knife or rubber spatula. Allow the icing to set at room temperature. Melt 1/4 cup of milk chocolate and drizzle it over the top of your cake for a decorative touch. Transfer your finished cake to a cake dish or platter and serve. Run a butter knife between the bottom of the cake and the cooling rack to gently pry the cake up if it has begun to stick to the rack.
Summary:
Prepare your cake dish. Crumble the biscuits. Cream together butter and sugar. Melt the chocolate Mix everything together. Make your cake. Chill your cake. Remove your cake from the cake ring. Frost your cake. Enjoy!