Here’s what to do if you’re disappointed with your A-level results
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Myfanwy Bugler, University of Hull
The saying goes “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”, and while that may well be the case, you still need to have the right mindset to turn failure into success – especially on exam results day.
This means rather than being overwhelmed by a challenge, you need to find a way to overcome it and learn from the experience so you can succeed in the future. This builds what psychologists call “mental toughness”, which basically means that you are able to deal with challenges, pressure, and competition irrespective of prevailing circumstances.
People with mental toughness bounce back after a disappointment and see failure as a challenge and a learning opportunity, rather than a setback. The good news is mental toughness can be learned through experience, so there’s no better time to start than on exam results day – when mental toughness will help you get through the day and help you to assess your future options if you haven’t done as well as you...
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