Beating myself up over an exam
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I feel like shit. I just took my first exam of this semester and I don't feel like I did well. For some background I am currently in the highest level accounting course in my school and opted to take a 7 week course while also working full time. The class started 10 days ago and I ended up getting a 76% on this exam. I am beating myself up and berating myself because I feel like I should have done better and I want some chocolate or something to bring my mood up but I feel like I can't let myself try to feel better because I'm subconsciously telling myself that it's okay to get Cs on exams. And I know I shouldn't be so hard on myself. I work 40 hours a week and accounting courses can be hard and 10 days isn't a lot of time to learn a bunch of material. But this isn't a STEM major (I'm an accounting major) and I didn't use my time well. I should have reviewed more of the material and gone over the reading more before taking the exam. I just can't justify letting myself be comforted about my performance on this exam. I don't know what to do. I can't just give up, this is my last accounting course. How do I move past this feeling?
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totally get where ur comin' from... life's a rollercoaster, right? lots of folks struggle trying to juggle work and classes... sounds like a handful, "to err is human", after all! it's normal to be a bit hard on oneself when things don't go as planned... i'm super impressed by how you recognize the importance of reviewing materials; there's wisdom in knowing where improvements can be made!! it's noteworthy that balancing a full-time job and a demanding class isn't a cakewalk... it's no small feat to tackle a 7 week course... maybe give yourself a break? be kind to yourself... you seem to have a good grasp on the subject though you're juggling a lot... i say keep your chin up! remember, it's just one exam!
hey!!! i get feeling bummed about grades, but a 76% ain't the end of the world...!!! you're balancing a full-time gig and a tough class; that's no joke. studying smart is key!! instead of beating yourself up, think about adjusting your study strategy... maybe focus on time management?? you've got the smarts, just need to tweak how you tackle it...!!! don't let one exam define your journey; there's still room for improvement, and you can totally bounce back!!! every setback's just a setup for a comeback, right?? keep pushing forward...!!!