Not everyone enjoys taking tests or attending those early morning classes.
Many of us struggle to stay focused. We are nervous wrecks because we watched CMT or played X-Box last night instead of studying for our exam.
If you’re having troubles with your classes or tests, take a look at your attire.
It doesn’t take much to realize that dressing up for any occasion can alter one’s conduct.
We dress up for dances, church meetings and interviews. Donning a dress or tie makes us feel ready for important events or meetings. Students also tend to be more reverent or self-disciplined when they are dressed their best.
This same affect can occur when students take tests or attend classes. So why not do it for classes or tests?
“When we feel that we look special, we have a better attitude and think we’re more secure in our abilities,” said Rhonda Lyman, a faculty member of Home and Family Education. “That might give us some confidence building.”
Another factor that can alter a person’s performance is what color he or she wears. Colors not only have individual meanings but also can also psychologically affect a person’s thinking.
According to www.infoplease.com, red is ‘the most emotionally intense color” and “stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing.”
In contrast, “blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals” but can also be cold and depressing.
Yellow is the most cheerful color, according to www.infoplease.com. Even though it is “the most difficult color for the eye to take in,” yellow enhances concentration and can speed up metabolism. Besides that, it is an optimistic color.
On the other hand, green is the easiest color for the eye to handle and even improves vision.
However, just wearing the right color may not always work.
Everyone has their own tastes in clothing that they feel the most comfortable in. Being comfortable is essential to success because it helps with concentration.
“If I am not worried about what I look like, then my brain has one less thing to handle,” said Melody Lynes, a sophomore from Mattawa, Wash. “My thoughts are more clear, and I seem more focused.”
Of course, everyone has a different style and may not want to dress up for any occasion.
Then again, if your apparel can influence your thinking, then it might be worth giving it a try and dressing up for your next test. Your grades just might improve.
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