I’m going into my senior year and I’m having such anxiety about getting my grades high enough for u of t! Do you have any tips on how to relax in this time of panic??<\/p>\n
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hey there,<\/p>\n
i mean, different things work for different people. some people like bubble baths. some people prefer marathoning TV shows. i myself like ravaging countrysides and kidnapping princes<\/a>, but hey, to each their own.<\/p>\n there are lots of different feel-good things you can do, but ultimately there’s one thing at the root of your stress, and that’s a worried mind. somehow, you need to convince yourself the worry is not worth it.<\/p>\n when i DELVE deep into the PSYCHE<\/a> of the high school student, i see two possible ways of minimizing stress: channelling your anxious energy into<\/em> the thing you’re stressed about, or away<\/em> from it. like so:<\/p>\n 1. channelling your anxiety into <\/em>the source of the anxiety.<\/p>\n the next time you feel really nervous about grade 12, create a plan for how you’re going to do really well. and none of this ‘i’ll try really hard.’<\/p>\n what you need are specific things you can do to improve your grades, like ‘i’ll limit myself to three extra-curriculars’ or ‘i’ll get a tutor for math’ or ‘i’ll offer lackeying services to my grade 12 physics teacher so she passes me.’ practical stuff. review the admissions requirements<\/a> and see where, if anywhere, you’ll need to up your game to meet them. if you have a plan, you’ll feel a lot more prepared, and a lot less nervous.<\/p>\n 2. channelling your anxiety away<\/em> from the source of the anxiety.<\/p>\n focus on acquiring a skill outside of school. i know that grade 12 is beyond stressful with applications and school and often a part-time job, but if you can find even half an hour a day to try learning something new, it’ll take your mind off things.<\/p>\n