Advice for results day

1. Keep busy  

In the run up to results day, try to keep busy. Whether it’s working, socialising or indulging in a movie marathon, keeping your brain occupied will help to keep the worrying at bay.  

2. Fuel your body 

Drink plenty of water and eat food that makes you feel good. Leafy greens, nuts, oily fish, eggs and camomile tea can all help to bring down levels of anxiety and nervousness.   

Dark chocolate also helps ?  

3. Try and get your rest 

Tired brains are anxious brains. You can improve your sleep quality by avoiding caffeine six hours before going to bed and banishing your mobile phone from your bedroom – endless scrolling might send you to sleep but you won’t get the good quality rest you need.  

4. Make a plan for results day 

We recommend planning who you’re going to be with and what time you’re going to collect your results in advance. You could even plan in a coffee stop or a hearty breakfast before heading to your school or college.

1. Try not to compare yourself to anyone else 

If you’re particularly nervous about getting your results, you might want to take a family member, or a friend who isn’t getting results, with you.  

Remember, you don’t need to tell anybody else what results you get and not wanting to hear about other people’s results is also OK. Just do what's best for you. 

2. Reward yourself for all your hard work! 

Whatever your results, for many this is the end of an era and the start of an exciting new chapter. So, make sure you find a way to celebrate all your hard work and the lessons you've learned along the way.