Hoping
Hope is a good thing but we typically apply it to situations where our actions have little or no leverage. It’s probably not good to apply it to how we think about viva prep, building confidence or viva success.
Instead:
- What can you do to prepare? What will you do to get ready?
- What can you do to feel better? What steps will you take to boost your confidence?
- What have you done already to show you’ve done something worthwhile? What can you do with the time remaining before your viva to feel sure of success?
You don’t need to hope. You don’t need to wish for good luck.
Recognise you’ve done the work. Recognise that there is still work you can do.