what do you guys do when you don’t pass your exam? It’s exams time rn , but not everything ends up well …Do you have any experience? :(
Hello anon this semester I took a 'critical approaches to literature' class and I failed it. Like it was my first time failing a class ever and I enjoyed this class so much. I feel like everytime I don't get the expected grades I get really sad lmao.So these are some of the tips that helped me:
Let yourself grieve, be sad. I wrapped myself in multiple blankets and cried which helped me feel better. It's okay to grieve for missed opportunity. Don't let anyone tell you you're being overdramatic
I took rest for 2 whole days, just watching comfort movies, writing a lot in my journal. Asking myself why do I feel like I didn't perform well enough, what are the ways I can not repeat the similar mistakes in future.
With bad grades comes a whole lot of self doubt and I keep thinking "would I be able to reach my goals if I keep things like this? Do I even have it in myself to reach my goals" And the answer is " Yes you can reach your goals, this current younger version doesn't have to face those problems . And your future self would obviously be wise enough to do it". Like yeah 19 year old me won't be the one applying for research programs or whatever those exams are. Older me who's gonna learn a lot in these coming years would be the one dealing with those problems and I'm sure they'll do great!
Once again if you feel disappointed in yourself, do some introspection, take rest, take things slowly and don't stress too much. I know you might think that I'm being too calm but I actually give all exams with 'jo hoga dekha jayega' which means 'whatever happens I'm strong enough to face the consequences'.
Not getting expected grades suck but you've to keep reminding yourself that your grades are not important than your mental health. Whenever I'm too stressed cause of grades my dad always tells me - don't get too caught up in the number game. Grades change you might not always have the best grades but what matters more is that you tried your best you could at the given moment.
Well hope this helps, sorry it got too long