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Relaxation comes in different forms for different people. Some folks are relaxed with friends; some read books and play music; and some do yoga, meditate, or paint. The only requirement when choosing how to relax is making sure your brain isn’t running 100 miles an hour. The whole purpose of relaxation is to give your brain a rest. So find a relaxing activity you enjoy, thank your brain by telling it to take some time off, and recharge.

Relaxation isn’t a luxury — it’s a requirement for success on the GRE (and a well-balanced life). You’re a multifaceted human, not a work-and-study automaton.

I’ve seen students who are so overextended and overachieving that they exhaust themselves before the test. They feel fine, but their performance drops like a rock. One sure sign of this is overanalyzing easy questions. Another is making simple math mistakes, such as . This is real, and it happens to everyone. If you notice this happening, even if you feel fine, it’s time to take a break. Don’t touch the exam for a few days, and your performance will come right back.