getting over a lack of gcse motivation
im so worried bc i havent been motivated enough to do much gcse revision as since i did well in my mocks i assumed that everything would work out fine. I almost wished i did badly in mocks so that i would be more motivated to study!
my jan mock results were 9999999997 but i feel like i revised sm more for them than for my actual gcses so im super worried that my grades will drop drastically. Everyone says that grades mostly increase between mocks and gcses but i have felt so unconfident after all my exams compared to everyone else. on top of that i also need to do well to get into a sixth form next year so the pressures on!
does anyone whos been in a similar situation mind sharing any tips to get over this stress as well as demotivation?
my jan mock results were 9999999997 but i feel like i revised sm more for them than for my actual gcses so im super worried that my grades will drop drastically. Everyone says that grades mostly increase between mocks and gcses but i have felt so unconfident after all my exams compared to everyone else. on top of that i also need to do well to get into a sixth form next year so the pressures on!
does anyone whos been in a similar situation mind sharing any tips to get over this stress as well as demotivation?
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by unimitablejeevesim so worried bc i havent been motivated enough to do much gcse revision as since i did well in my mocks i assumed that everything would work out fine. I almost wished i did badly in mocks so that i would be more motivated to study!
my jan mock results were 9999999997 but i feel like i revised sm more for them than for my actual gcses so im super worried that my grades will drop drastically. Everyone says that grades mostly increase between mocks and gcses but i have felt so unconfident after all my exams compared to everyone else. on top of that i also need to do well to get into a sixth form next year so the pressures on!
does anyone whos been in a similar situation mind sharing any tips to get over this stress as well as demotivation?
my jan mock results were 9999999997 but i feel like i revised sm more for them than for my actual gcses so im super worried that my grades will drop drastically. Everyone says that grades mostly increase between mocks and gcses but i have felt so unconfident after all my exams compared to everyone else. on top of that i also need to do well to get into a sixth form next year so the pressures on!
does anyone whos been in a similar situation mind sharing any tips to get over this stress as well as demotivation?
i Have this exact feeling right now. i too did really well in my mocks and managed to pull of straight nines. I did so much work for those and while it feels like I've done less for the real thing what has really helped is tracking my hours. I can physically reassure myself that I have done more. I'm feeling really burnt out at the moment too and i can't be bothered to work even though i really want to get those top grades. I haven't really helped with any tips here but maybe it is nice to know you are not the only one feeling the burn out.
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by s.tredwelli Have this exact feeling right now. i too did really well in my mocks and managed to pull of straight nines. I did so much work for those and while it feels like I've done less for the real thing what has really helped is tracking my hours. I can physically reassure myself that I have done more. I'm feeling really burnt out at the moment too and i can't be bothered to work even though i really want to get those top grades. I haven't really helped with any tips here but maybe it is nice to know you are not the only one feeling the burn out.
it is nice to hear that youre burnt out too asw, being a top student!! people always reassure me that ill do fine and act like im exaggerating but genuinely ive done no revision in days which acc stresses me out
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by unimitablejeevesit is nice to hear that youre burnt out too asw, being a top student!! people always reassure me that ill do fine and act like im exaggerating but genuinely ive done no revision in days which acc stresses me out
HA. well we got the same amount of 9s i only do 9 subjects. I also get the exact same with people ignoring what im saying because I always seem to do well. I have done bits of revision. In times like this i reckon we need to just at least bubble some revision under the surface. Some flashcards here and there or a hard topic in a certain subject or maybe a cheeky past paper. I think doing nothing won't help and you will feel more panicked that you are falling behind. Even if it is just little bits here and there
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by unimitablejeevesim so worried bc i havent been motivated enough to do much gcse revision as since i did well in my mocks i assumed that everything would work out fine. I almost wished i did badly in mocks so that i would be more motivated to study!
my jan mock results were 9999999997 but i feel like i revised sm more for them than for my actual gcses so im super worried that my grades will drop drastically. Everyone says that grades mostly increase between mocks and gcses but i have felt so unconfident after all my exams compared to everyone else. on top of that i also need to do well to get into a sixth form next year so the pressures on!
does anyone whos been in a similar situation mind sharing any tips to get over this stress as well as demotivation?
my jan mock results were 9999999997 but i feel like i revised sm more for them than for my actual gcses so im super worried that my grades will drop drastically. Everyone says that grades mostly increase between mocks and gcses but i have felt so unconfident after all my exams compared to everyone else. on top of that i also need to do well to get into a sixth form next year so the pressures on!
does anyone whos been in a similar situation mind sharing any tips to get over this stress as well as demotivation?
Hey @unimitablejeeves,
Sometimes, getting really strong mock results can demotivate students because there's a sense that they've already achieved all they possibly could - after all, there's no grade higher than a 9. Whilst it's easy to work yourself up about not revising as much as you expected to during this period, try to look on the bright side: you clearly have a good grasp on the material, which means your revision sessions during this time might focus more on refreshing your memory rather than having to learn lots of new content you didn't understand in class.
Try to set yourself goals to motivate yourself to study - for example, allowing yourself a break to do something fun after revising for two hours, watching an episode of your favourite show after completing a topic, etc. If you feel burnt out/bored with just revising your notes over and over again, try doing some past papers instead.
Hope this was helpful, and best of luck with your exams!
Eve (Kingston Rep).
Hello there!
You are not alone in feeling this way.
First, remind yourself that your mock grades didn’t happen by accident, they were the result of your effort. That capability is still in you. The work you put in for mocks hasn't disappeared just because you haven't felt as motivated lately. In fact, your strong foundation might be why you're still holding on even when your motivation is low.
It’s also completely normal to feel less confident after real exams. The stakes are higher, the stress is bigger.
Self-doubt is common, but it doesn’t mean you have done badly.
I hope this helps!
Kind regards,
Reka - Coventry University Student Ambassador
You are not alone in feeling this way.
First, remind yourself that your mock grades didn’t happen by accident, they were the result of your effort. That capability is still in you. The work you put in for mocks hasn't disappeared just because you haven't felt as motivated lately. In fact, your strong foundation might be why you're still holding on even when your motivation is low.
It’s also completely normal to feel less confident after real exams. The stakes are higher, the stress is bigger.
Self-doubt is common, but it doesn’t mean you have done badly.
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Stop aiming for perfect. Set small, daily goals like revise one topic or do one past paper question.Progress builds momentum.
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Remember your why.
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Use active recall, such as flashcards, and past papers are more efficient than just reading. You’ll feel progress quicker and build confidence.
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Time block your day. Schedule short revision slots such as 25–30 mins, followed by 5-minute breaks.
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Be kind to yourself.
Most students do improve between mocks and real exams because there’s more content covered, more time to revise, and more exam technique gained.
Keep going, even on the days when it's hard. That’s where real resilience shows.
I hope this helps!
Kind regards,
Reka - Coventry University Student Ambassador
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