School Advice || How To Handle Results Day!

Hello lovelies,
Today I thought I would write a post for my younger readers and those of a similar age to myself! These are my tips for how to handle results day; as some of you may be aware I am currently retaking my AS levels at a college and I know first hand what it feels like to receive both A Level and GCSE results, therefore I feel I am qualified enough (punny I know) to give some of my advice, which I will personally be taking with me on the day of my results! Shall we get into it then? Grab a cup of tea and try not to stress out completely, don’t worry I am sweating at the mere thought of it too and lets delve into the most horrifying world of results day.

Don't let stress get the best of you! (source)

Tip number 1:
I am going to start with preparations from when you wake up onwards; lets talk make up… A lot of people may suggest not to bother with make up in case of tears, happy or sad, but I say boo to them. I think you should walk into that room feeling your most confident; whether that means a smokey eye and a nude lip or eyeliner and a crazy lip colour, dress yourself head to toe in your most comforting and confidence boosting outfit, do your hair and apply your favourite make up look!
Tip number 2:
Let us talk breakfast; MAKE SURE YOU EAT! You don’t want to pass out from lack of food and over stressing yourself. Eat something sustainable and nothing that may make you feel a bit iffy, I know how tempting last night’s Chinese takeaway is, but c’mon guys is that what you want brewing away in your stomach as you anticipate picking up your results? Try something like toast or porridge? Or even a fruit salad, whatever makes you feel full and happy!
Tip number 3:
You may be wondering what you should take with you to your school/college as you ponder over what is going to happen in the next couple of hours, don’t worry I have you covered! BRING A NOTEBOOK AND PEN, countless times I have been in a situation where I wish or other people around me have wished to have at least a pen. You may need to fill out or sign some forms, or write down what options are available to you with your results and any advice given to you by tutors e.c.t You may also want to bring a bottle of water, to keep yourself hydrated and even a snack because you never know how long it may take you, whether you’re going to need to discuss things with your teachers e.c.t
Tip number 4:
Go to collect your results with someone who you know will be a good support for you, whether that be a best friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, parent, sibling or anyone who you find is a support for you, even if all they do is wait in the car for you, at least you’ll have someone to calm you down before you go in, praise you and make you see how well you have done.
Tip number 5:
My final and most important tip is to realise that these results actually aren’t the be all and end all of your life, I know right now they seem like it but there are always other options. Last year I thought my life would be over if I didn’t get good grades, and this year I still feel somewhat like that before I have my grades in my hand, but my Granddad told me before I got my results last year, that they didn’t actually matter because there are other ways to become something in life. Your life is not defined by what grades you attain at GCSE, A Level or even University for that matter, you can always take different routes to get to where you need to be in life. I got my grades last year, and while I could have continued last year on to A2 I knew I was capable of far better grades, so instead of crying about them and settling for mediocre grades I decided to try again, and I am a better, more organised and motivated student because of it.
Good luck to anyone receiving results in the next few weeks, stay positive and remember they do not determine your worth, not even slightly.