Frustration

Stressed out?

Worried about passing?

Ready to sacrifice another person to the gods of certification?

Dont be.

Relax. Take it easy. Put down the weapon...let the hostages go (if any)

Do you know how to really relax? Me either..just thought I would ask. I find the best way to relax is to go exercise. My apartment complex has a neat-O weight room and If I get on the treadmill for about 20 minutes, Im good to go. If you have a pool, get in and relax...matter of fact, take your book or materials with you and read poolside.

Another good way to calm down and relax is with Heroin. Haha, just kidding. Wanted to see if you were still paying attention.If you want to learn how to relax for real, go here, or here, but not here, and definitely, most assuredly not here, and if you go here, then you are someone that needs help.

Honestly, the best advice that I can give is to...

Study only a few hours a day and not everyday. You have to give yourself some time to let the information sink in.

Study for a set amount of time each day so you don't feel like you are on an endless journey. An hour or two at a time is good.

Find an area away from the happenings in your home. Ensure that others in the house know you are not to be bothered unless its an emergency.

Do things that are not related to the computer. Fish, swim, go to a movie, take a walk, debreed a wound, bathe the cat, etc.

Get plenty of rest.

If you find you are losing it and become frustrated, stop doing whatever it is you are doing and take a break. If need be, take a day or two off, but make sure you start up again.

Starting up again is the hardest part for me. I keep thinking of the certification process as a means to an end. I want that cert! I want a new job! I want to work in the IT field!