It’s 3 am, and I’m trying to close my eyes tightly and cover my face with the bedsheet to sleep. I repeatedly told myself that it was okay and stop thinking about it. But my brain was replaying the moment when I got the progress card in my hand with red letters that said not passed. Even after three days knowing failure, it haunted like a nightmare every night. My eyes were surrounded by dark circles, and a good sleep was impossible dream for me.
This was my horrifying experience happened in high school by failing the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) exam. You may also experience the same and feeling bad? But it’s not the time to think such negativities. Instead of being stressed and anxious, try to overcome this and take a quality sleep. I know that is not an easy task, if you are confused about how i sleep at night knowing l’m failing all my cl, this blog is for you dear.
Accepting The Failure to Win
The first thing I did was accepting the reality that I failed. Trust me, this will makes you better. I will explain it with one metaphor. Just think that you just fell off a cliff. Being panic or stressed can help you from there? No, not at all. First, you should accept that you are in a pit and try to escape with the things you have or try contact others.
Like the same, you should accept that you have failed and find new ways for success. If you do so, you will climb the cliff for sure.
How to Stop Worrying About Your Failure?
Even after you accept reality, it may hurt you, and you may keep thinking about the societal pressure. If you do so, just remember a few points that help you stop being tense about the failures.
Finding Problem and Solution
The very first thing is realizing why you get the low grades? Sometimes it may be due to you are not worked for it, otherwise you studies really hard but not got enough marks. If you are sure that you didn’t worked for it, then plan your study methods or change the strategy of study.
Societal Pressure
The main thing that affects an introverted person’s pleasure like me is about convincing others around you about failure. This was the main issue faced at my worst times. You should realize that you don’t have to convince everyone around you. Success or failure, its in your life and experience it for yourself, not for others.
Mental Health Matters
You know that stress can cause you hairfall and wrinkles? These two are just the signs showing outside of the body. If it does so, then what will happen to your whole body? Love yourself and love what you have, otherwise it will only be realized after the loss. Taking care of your mental health is really important.
Stay Active
You heard about people going to the gym after break ups? My first day at the gym is two weeks after my break up. It really helped me a lot to overcome the situation. Staying active will boost your happy hormones and all the stress and tension. It can also increase your learning skill while studying.
Building a Harmonious Routine
To avoid unnecessary stress or anxiety, you should follow a healthy and happy routine. I can share with you some of the best little changes made in my daily life to avoid stress and anxiety issues. Start your day as early as possible with a glass of water.
You can avoid the screen for one hour after waking up and do the things you like. You can read, draw, write journals, or if you prefer, you can study at this time. But I like this time to do my favorite things. Eat healthy, drink water, stay active, and follow a planned timetable to study. These little things have a greater impact.
When you spend time on positive things, when do you get negative thoughts?
Seeking Support
The unexpected failure hit me at my high school and I was not able to do anything. I felt like a non worthy person and struggled to get out of it. Just after one week of my stress and non sleeping nights, I just slept in my science class. The teacher asked me to meet her during break and asked about my worries.
I am not the type of person who shares everything to all, but the stress I keep in my mind bursts. I literally cried in front of her, and she called the school psychologist. On the same day, both the teacher and psychologist gave me enough support in my academics and mental health. If you are also weak in any subjects, just ask for better support to learn and heal.
Celebrating Small Wins and Creating a Backup Plan
From all the support I get and acceptance of my failure, I worked for the win. Making small goals was my initial step for success. I just divided all the chapters and covered it on the right track. I started celebrating my just pass scores and avoiding anxiety about top scores.
Then, I had a backup plan for everything and continued the same pattern with new strategies. Day by day, I became one of the brightest students in my school.
What Should You Do if Anxiety Hits You at Night?
If any anxiety strikes me at night, I used to do certain things. You can also try this and will give you better result. Try to focus on your breath and for this take slow and deep breath. It will give you more oxygen for better sleep and concentrating on calmer things let YouTube avoid anxiety and fell asleep.
This breathing technique can’t work for me if the environment is too noisy. Then, I will find comfort in putting my thoughts in good ways, like reading books, night meditation, or listening to my favorite music. I also remind myself that it is okay to feel anxious and that this will pass, too.
Easy Ways to Sleep Fast
Above mentioned methods are mostly to avoid the anxiety and if you prefer to sleep faster, then stick to a relaxing bedtime routine. You can take a warm bath just before you go to bed and read a book. Make your room cool and dark to get to sleep faster. You can also prefer eye fold to avoid lights from outside.
Set a fixed sleep schedule and try to sleep at least 7 hours per night. Even if you do everything and do not get sleep, then focus on breathing or a peaceful picture that will help you to sleep.
Conclusion
It is very important to find peace at night, even when facing failure; it is about embracing self-compassion and patience. You can’t overcome the situation by pretending everything is fine but accepting where you are and allowing yourself to grow from it.
Remember, sleep is essential for healing, and by taking small steps to manage your anxiety, you’re already on the path to overcoming your challenges.
FAQs on Failing in Class and Lack of Sleep
What are two signs you are not getting enough sleep?
The main two signs that reveal your poor sleep are tiredness, fatigue and difficulty concentrating on special tasks.
Why do I keep waking up at 3 am and can’t fall back asleep?
If you keep waking up at 3 am and can’t get enough sleep, it may be due to anxiety or irregular sleeping schedule. Also environmental factors, such as noise or temperature, disrupt your sleep.
How can we break the cycle of waking up in the middle of the night?
You can break the cycle by establishing a consistent sleep schedule and focusing on a relaxing bedtime routine. Remember to avoid stimulants like caffeine or screens before bed to help maintain uninterrupted sleep.
Morgan is the creative force behind Stellar Lifestyle Collective, a platform dedicated to inspiring individuals to lead balanced, fulfilled lives. With a passion for wellness, beauty, travel, and personal growth, Morgan curates content that empowers readers to thrive in every aspect of their lives. Through insightful articles and practical advice, Morgan helps people make informed choices that enhance their everyday experiences.