Bar Exam Anxiety Relief

Free Guided Audio Exercises

Short, effective techniques to calm test anxiety and improve focus - before and during your bar prep.

Even fully prepared candidates freeze up under pressure. These exercises help you access what you already know.

Why anxiety relief matters for bar prep

Bar exam anxiety isn't about being unprepared. It's about retrieval under pressure.

You can know the law cold and still blank on exam day. Negative thought loops ("I always fail tests," "What if I don't pass?") hijack working memory and block recall.

These four audio exercises - each under 8 minutes - use proven techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to interrupt anxiety patterns and restore focus.

The exercises

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1

Test Anxiety

Anxiety is about the future - something that hasn't happened yet. This exercise shifts your perspective on the upcoming exam.

3:23
2

Resources

Identify and gather mental resources from past positive experiences - times you performed well under pressure.

3:54
3

Relaxation

A short, effective body relaxation for when you need to refresh your mind in a limited timeframe. Good for study breaks.

7:52
4

Blue Light

Designed for the morning of your exam. Breathing and visualization techniques to build a positive mental state before you walk in.

3:50

How to use these exercises

  • During prep: Listen to "Test Anxiety" or "Relaxation" when you feel overwhelmed or stuck.
  • Before practice tests: Use "Resources" to get into the right headspace before timed sessions.
  • Exam morning: "Blue Light" is specifically designed for the day of your bar exam.
  • Headphones recommended for best effect, but not required.

About the instructor

Peggy Higgins

Founder and Director, Hamilton Yoga Institute

Peggy has taught yoga and mindfulness techniques for over 47 years, including courses for McMaster University, the Ontario Board of Education, and healthcare institutions.

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