Prep Feelings

Work past worry.

This is one of my most commonly shared pieces of advice about the viva. If something worries you, do something. If you have a problem that’s troubling you then work past it.

What do you do if you feel happy? Or tired? Or uncertain? Or nervous? Or confident?

You work.

If you’re happy then work to hold on to that feeling.

If you’re tired then work to find suitable rest.

If you’re uncertain then work to remove that uncertainty (ask questions or read regulations).

If you’re nervous then work to build confidence and if you feel confident then find a way to maintain it.

Work past worry might be a special case of more general viva advice: work to help your feelings.