NOT to long ago I remember sitting in the exam hall and doing my GCSE’s and A-levels and it can be one of the most unexplainable feelings- going through all waves of emotion and feeling like your life depicts on the results you receive, but this isn’t entirely true.

Working hard towards getting your results is incredibly important, it opens doors for you to get to places you might need to get to in order to work on the career you would like to reach but there are also so many other aspects of your journey which make up who you are as a person and they are all skills helping you along the way.

As it's GCSE results day soon I thought I would share some of the ways I tried to manage not feeling apprehensive on the evening and morning of results day which might support others.

1)Get a good night's rest

Getting a good night's sleep the night before is important so you can feel refreshed and awake in the morning. I found if I struggled to sleep because I had things on my mind listening to rain sounds can be quite soothing.

According to Balance because rain is low pitched and has a predictable pattern our mind associates this with comfort. This allows our mind to rest without going into overload which can cause unnecessary stress.

2)Listening to music and distract yourself

On the morning of results day, listening to music whilst you tidy your room or apart of your morning routine can distract your overthinking mind that you are collecting your results, I also found speaking to family/ guardian about another positive topic helps as by listening to others can help stray away your mind as your subject isn’t solely on collecting your results.

3)Take a deep breath

Walking into to collect your results can be so overpowering in your mind sometimes but you must understand that despite the outcome you must be proud of the work you have put in. If you don't receive the result you would have liked there's always another option so, try speaking to a parent/ guardian or teacher who might be able to give you the guidance you need.

4)Don’t compare

Everyone's capability and skill set are different and comparing your results to your friends or other people isn’t going to change anything or make you feel any better for doing so. It’s important to remind yourself to be proud of what you have achieved and focus on your journey rather than someone else's.

5)Treat yourself

Go do something you enjoy, after all the months of preparation it's now important to take time back and unwind, whether it's going on a shopping trip, watching a film at the cinema, going for food at your favourite restaurant, do what makes you happy because rewarding yourself for all of the hard work you put in should be recognised.