My university year has just finished. By the time you’re reading this article, I will have my first batch of level 5 degree results – I’m a mature art student. Younger students will have finished their exams and be waiting nervously on their GSCE/A Level results.
It can be a tense time. We’ve all worked hard and to the best of our abilities. We also, all have expectations of what our results should be, so what happens when you don’t get the results you want?
It is likely you will feel some disappointment. These results may affect your career choices or your future study options. You may start to blame yourself or others – What would have happened if you’d done that extra days study instead of spending the day with a friend?? You may start ‘catastrophising’ about it. Does it feel like your career has ended before it’s begun? Does it feel like the end of the world? It’s really not.
So I’ve pulled together 3 simple steps in moving forward:
Acceptance – Understand that what is done is done. There is nothing you can do to change your actual results, but lots to do to plan your future.
Options – Look for options. What are your choices now? Do you look at alternative courses? Take a part time job and do re-sits? Do re-sits and postpone University for a year so you can do the course you want.
Decision – Once you’ve made a decision you have taken control of your situation. This is empowering and puts you back into a position of strength and positivity.
Once you’re back in the driving seat it is amazing how much better the world looks. Not only do you have a clear vision of where you’re going next, you’ll also have learned a little about yourself and about your resilience and ability to bounce back from disappointment, something no university can teach.
Carolyn Trafford is a Leek based creative Freedom Practitioner supporting others in achieving the life they want. If you need help keeping life on track do get in touch today on 07714 216388.
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