Finally peace of mind
Two hours ago, I finished my physics exam.
I’ve calmed down now, but honestly? I was in full-on panic mode the moment I walked out of that classroom.
There were two sections: radiation and work (energy).
The first part, radiation, actually went surprisingly well. I understood most of it, felt confident while answering, and even kind of enjoyed it.
But then came the second part.
Yeah. Work.
Not my proudest moment.
The questions weren’t impossible, but they piled up quickly. I knew some things, and I almost remembered what I was supposed to do.
But the test was just too long.
I ran out of time, second-guessed myself, and left the room with that horrible “I definitely failed” feeling in my chest.
Learning From Past Mistakes
Here’s the thing: I’ve had this reaction before.
Stress, overthinking, spiraling… the full emotional rollercoaster.
But this time, I made a choice.
I told myself: No tears. No breakdowns. Just wait for the result.
So that’s what I did.
I waited.
One Day Later
I gave myself a night to sleep on it.
The next morning, I started overthinking (naturally), but in a slightly more productive way. I went through the exam in my head, thought about what I could have done better, and realized… maybe it wasn’t a complete disaster after all?
Was it amazing? No.
But maybe, just maybe, I did enough. I started hoping for a 6.0. Nothing too ambitious. Just a pass. Please.
One Week Later
And now we’re here.
It’s been a week since that exam. I opened my grade today and saw: 6.1.
A 6.1.
I’m not even kidding when I say: I’m genuinely so happy.
It’s not a perfect score. But it’s a pass.
It means that all the work, the calm, the strategy, it paid off.
And after all that stress? That tiny decimal feels like a huge win.
Final Thoughts
It’s funny how exams can feel like the end of the world while you’re in them.
But honestly, learning how to manage my reaction afterward feels like the bigger lesson here.
Because sometimes, growth isn’t about getting a top score.
It’s about staying grounded when you’re sure you’ve failed, and realizing you didn’t.
And right now? I’ll take that 6.1 with a big smile and a deep sigh of relief.