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I am getting thoughts that I will flunk my PM exam.
at one moment I think I will make it and the other I get nervous thinking about the results. Results are 20 days from today, still I get anxious like it’s tomorrow. If I pass pm , I will be left with only FM at skills level. I haven’t started studying for FM yet .
Should I start with FM preparation or wait until results are declared? Honestly, I am unable to focus . Whenever I try to study I get this thought that I will fail this attempt . And then I start overthinking of I did in the exam . Need help!! Please.I used to be the same! Until someone from OpenTuition pointed out to me … how will your result be affected by your current mental anguish?
It won’t! Your worrying achieves nothing. That’s wrong, of course. It achieves hours of mental pain, lack of focus, unnecessary distractions, potential adverse affects at work.
WHAT IS THE POINT of this worry? Nothing will change. Your result will not change – that’s all water under the bridge.
Chill! Relax! Anything else is a waste of your time and focus.
I also learned very quickly that it is impossible to predict your results in ACCA exams. Personally I was totally convinced that I had failed my Advanced Taxation exam. Not just convinced. Oh no! I absolutely KNEW that I had failed it. But I hadn’t 🙂
The question is … So what if you have failed it? Would the Earth stop spinning? Would people think less of you? Would you be known as a FAILURE? Are your job prospects ruined? How many people in the future will ask ‘Did you pass your PM exam first time?’
It’s not a life or death situation! When you qualify, do you think anyone – anyone at all – will ask about your exam journey?
No one will. No one!
So, move on, get your result in 20 days’ time. If you’ve passed, well done. FM next
But, if you’ve not satisfied the ACCA with your attempt, then attempt it again in December. Become a master of stoicism and STOP WORRYING!
Hope that helps 🙂
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