School

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You spend a lot of your life at school so it’s not surprising that it’s the place where many problems happen, such as bullying or issues with friends. But sometimes, school can also be part of the problem itself.

Perhaps the biggest stress is around exam time. Waiting for exam results is a nerve racking experience – especially when you are expecting important results from exams. You might feel nervous and stressed leading up to results day, however don’t worry as this is a normal experience and a little bit of stress can actually help you get motivated for dealing with problems and pressure.

Remember, if you fail an exam you are not a failure - you are still a good person, just a good person who failed an exam. Usually exam failure only means you have to repeat, so there's a delay of plans, not the end of the world. Alternatively it may lead you to change your plans to something you are more suited to.

Let your teachers know if you are feeling undue stress.  Check out if you school has a school counsellor.

Too much pressure to decide what you want to do for the rest of your life at 16

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