Season_2 - 148 - Mastering Exam Anxiety: Stress-Busting Secrets for Social Work Success

Ever feel your heart race just thinking about the LCSW or LMSW exams? In this empowering episode, Shara Ruffin, LCSW and founder of Journey To Licensure, breaks down what exam anxiety really is and why it’s totally normal—even helpful—on your road to social work success. Shara shares her favorite quick-fix technique, box breathing, for calming nerves and resetting your mind, along with a personal story of overcoming her own test stress. Tune in for practical exam prep tips, real talk, and a reminder that with the right tools, you can turn anxiety into achievement.