Your chance is now!

Revision. Nobody enjoys it, let's be honest. I have mocks coming up for my A-levels in less than three weeks. I have barely done anything to prepare for them. I have, however, just spent ages making things to stick up on my bed to see, hopefully to get them stuck in my head ready for the mocks. I must pass! Why am I typing this? Because, it helps! More to the point, I feel good. You know when you do something for so long and you get so bored, that afterwards it just feels amazing to not be doing it? Yeah, I get that! But that's not what I want to get across to you.

Revision, much like any draining task you'll have to do in life, takes time and effort. To do it well, you need to practice and find which method works best for you. To make sure it sinks in, you have to spend time going over it. But, once it's done, you get rewarded. Seeing your revision take shape - or in face anything you do - is brilliant. I'm looking at my stuff and thinking that it looks pretty good! It takes up most of my bed, and it looks pretty awesome! Stage one of the reward. Next comes learning it, going into that exam, and coming out FEELING like you've done well. It's always nice to come out of an exam feeling positive, and also going into one feeling as though you're capable of doing well. Stage two of the reward. Finally, actually getting your result comes along. Once you see that grade on paper, you know that everything was worth it. Yes, it took a hell of a lot out of you, and yes, it was a long and had process, but doesn't it feel good now? Looking at your OWN achievements laid out in front of you - it feels great, right? Knowing YOU'VE done it, and you've worked hard for it. Stage three of the reward.

Let's face it, nothing worth achieving comes easy in life, does it? Anything you'll feel good about in the end, always involves a struggle before hand. It's like over coming a cold. You're ill and it's horrible, and it's tiring, but once it's gone you appreciate health much more. You're always happy that you've overcome the cold and can now breathe easier because it's all off of your chest now - literally. It's the same concept. Get the work done, and you'll be proud of yourself later! It's hard, but like I said, anything worth doing IS hard. Suck it up! Win while you have the chance. Never waste an opportunity to do well.

Shine. You've got the chance, and it's here and now.