All around the world, students dread exam season. In fact, studies suggest that up to 40% of students experience high anxiety related to tests, often called “test anxiety.” So, if you happen to be among those people who are nervous about exams, please know that you are absolutely not alone.

But here is one thing you will come to realize: exams are a natural part of life. It’s just that during your time as a student, they are highly. In reality, everyone—from farmers to food producers—faces daily tests of their own throughout life. This is why the training for exams you receive in school—learning to prepare, manage stress, and deliver under pressure—is a vital foundation for navigating all the daily challenges you’ll encounter all through life.

Take for instance, here at Newman’s, every single day we face a crucial, ongoing “exam.” Our core question is: “How must we ensure we maintain the highest quality today?”

This question touches everything we do, from sourcing our produce to perfecting our products. Like you, we must study the details, apply what we know, and ensure we answer that question correctly every single time. It takes focus, preparation, and a commitment to excellence.

It is this daily exam that helps us ensure that every Newman’s product that hits the shelf—whether it is the roasted groundnuts, the popcorn, or the hard corn, to mention but a few—is the perfect snack for you.

So, with this in mind, we write to all the students out there currently preparing for or sitting your exams: we wish you massive success. Take a deep breath, try to be calm, and keep your perspective: These tests are measures of your progress, not measures of who you are. Your resilience and character are more valuable than any grade on a paper. The most important skills you are developing—discipline, critical thinking, and persistence—are what you’ll use to pass the daily “exams” of life.

You’ve got this!