When you're struggling with exam stress and the amount of work you have to do feels endless, it can often help to read what other people have said about similar circumstances and read some wise words from great thinkers in history. So, here are a few quotes to help you on your way when revising for A levels.

When you're struggling with exam stress and the amount of work you have to do feels endless, it can often help to read what other people have said about similar circumstances and read some wise words from great thinkers in history. So, here are a few quotes to help you on your way when revising for A levels.

"I do not know anyone who has gotten to the top without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but it will get you pretty near." - Margaret Thatcher

This quote can be applied to many scenarios, but the principle remains true throughout - the only way to achieve any goal you set yourself is through determination and hard work, by avoiding distractions and staying focussed on your ambitions.

"If the power to do hard work is not a skill, it's the best possible substitute for it." - James A Garfield

When you've got a pile of revision that has to be done but you really don't know how to get started, the most important thing is not to worry, and not to procrastinate. Both of these things are ultimately useless and will only make things worse - you must plan out small, positive steps to reach your goal. Remember that you are totally capable of learning new things and making new discoveries. When it comes to revision and it all feels too daunting, remember times in the past when you have found learning fun. Recall exactly what this felt like and put yourself back in that mindset - this will ensure that you are receptive and ready to absorb new information.

"Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work." - Anonymous

It's so easy to justify not really trying as hard as you can, especially when you are convinced that you can't trust the tools that nature gave you. Instead of allowing criticism to undermine your efforts and hard work, view it as simply someone else's opinion - not fact. So many people find it difficult to accurately speak about their feelings in a way that the other person understands, so critique from others can be expected to be taken with a pinch of salt. So, instead, trust your instincts. Rely on your core abilities to carry you forward instead of other people's opinions, and you'll find things are far less stressful. You need to make sure that you have a healthy balance of considering the outcome and working towards that outcome - worrying too much about how things ill turn out is far less productive than actually doing something about it. Everyone knows how it feel to be faced with a difficult task and experience those feelings of dread, but this needn't be your experience of revision - it's a process designed to help you learn, grow and achieve success. If you find yourself lingering on thoughts of failure or doubt, instead try and solve a problem relating to the subject in your head and jot down your solutions on paper until you feel better. Once you've accumulated enough knowledge to say that you aren't feeling acute fear about it, you'll be in a much better position to thrive.