AWAITING THE ODDS OF LIDC (RESULTS)

By Dark clouds
 
 
 
 
 
Do not be intimidated by the results, do not be cynical either. Just be aware of how much you have already achieved.......
 
'Even the most diligent and talented students sometimes struggle in exams. The outcome of an exam does not define you, or your intelligence''......
 
Never quit. Be proud of yourself and dedicate your success to those who really love you, including to yourselves."   
 
We are slowly heading to the day results will be posted. Most of us have mixed feelings. I can personally feel a sense of relief but, also, I feel stressed. I try not to think negatively. I think it is crucial for all of us to enjoy our  vacations, to refill our batteries and relax. Whatever has happened, it’s over now! Whenever I feel stressed and under the weather, I try to remember an old Chinese saying: 
 
Don’t worry about things that can change and things that cannot be changed! 
 
 So, a piece of advice I can provide to you all is not to worry about what has happened, but focus on how you can improve. The only way for someone to improve is by looking forward. A bad result is not the end of the world, but can help do better in the future. It can be frustrating for everybody but a bad mark does not define who you are as a student. It can be seen as a bad day, a reflection of effort or a mix of a variety of other inputs.
 
Waiting for exam results is a feeling which is difficult to express. Believe me, we all get it. That sickly feeling of dread, nerves & fear as results loom. Students of all ages, the world over, begin their yearly panic.
 
It may seem a horrifically scary and daunting prospect, but you can manage it! There is no need to panic, to worry, or fret. Like every other person out there waiting for these exams results, you will come out the other side, & whatever happens, you will be OK.
 
Even the scholars and talented students sometimes struggle in exams. The outcome of an exam does not define you, or your intelligence. Whilst results are important, they are not the only indicator of a well-rounded education. Success doesn’t come from results, but from the effort you put in. Being the best is far less important than doing the best you can. Knuckle down, work hard and the results will speak for themselves.
 
Here are my recommendations for reducing stress at exam results time:
 

Don’t bottle your feelings up

If you are nervous, talk about it. Tell your family or friends or write it down in a diary. Don’t be embarrassed about your feelings – you might think nobody else is feeling this way, but chances are they are. Talking to a parent about your nerves can help put things in perspective. Bottling up stress can make it worse, so don’t keep it all inside. 
 

Stay busy, social and productive 

Make a plan, stay busy and have fun before results day! Ask to have a family trip, go to parties, bake some treats in the kitchen or see film at the cinema. You may want to arrange some quality time with your friends if you think it might help with results day stress. Feeling absorbed is a great way to give yourself a break from thoughts that are bothering you.
 

Nourish your mind and body

If you really need to release some stress, go for a run. This will help clear your mind & is also a good workout. A healthy body means a healthy mind. Exercise helps to oxygenate the brain & release tension, helping you to keep calm mentally relax.
 

Listen to music

Music can have a very powerful impact on the way you feel. Classical music has a soothing effect but any music you love will be enough to calm you down. Unwind by listening to something chilled, or crank up the volume & sing your heart out. Whatever works for you!
 

Get a good night’s sleep 

This may be the last thing on your mind the evening before results day, but a good night’s sleep will put you in a good frame of mind to face what lies ahead.


So, if things don’t go as planned, don’t panic! Scoring low marks is not the end of the world! There are many famous achievers who didn’t succeeded in their first attempt but that didn’t dishearten them.


And if you do get the exam results you wanted, a massive well done to you and make sure you celebrate your tremendous achievement.

 

 I hope, that regardless of the results, I would still be able to achieve successes to. I also know that, regardless of the pending results, I would be proud of myself. This is true for all of you out there. Your family, your friends, everybody that truly loves you is already proud of you. We have all taken the courage to study. The process of study is not always painless. It is rather the opposite. The search for truth is not always easy. This journey in search of the truth is called education. We had the courage to start this journey and we all have the ability to finish it. We just need to be patient and stubborn. We are not quitters! This is why our loved ones feel proud of us. It is not the results that generate the pride, it is the purpose of why we do it, it is the decision of doing it.

 

 So, my dear co-travelers in search for truth, do not be intimidated by the results, do not be cynical either. Just be aware of how much you have already achieved and be optimistic about how many more you could achieve if you try. Never quit. Be proud of yourself and dedicate your success to those who really love you, including to yourselves.

 

Good Luck!

 

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