Impostor Syndrome
What is Imposter Syndrome? While not an official mental health diagnosis, Impostor Syndrome is a form of intellectual self-doubt, despite evidence to the contrary, that can feel crippling to students in rigorous academic settings. Imposter Syndrome feels like: Generally, an enormous pressure to achieve, even though greater success doesn’t alleviate Imposter Syndrome. You may also […]
How many hours of sleep does a student need?
Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Sleep is essential for good physical and mental health. In fact, most of the benefits of a good night’s sleep directly impact brain functioning. Sleep helps you: Over 50% of WashU students reported feeling tired, dragged out or sleepy during the day three or more days of […]
Test and performance anxiety tactics
Anxiety is NOT the enemy. Moderate levels of anxiety can enhance our performance. However, too much anxiety can interfere with our ability to prepare and perform well. Preparation is key Prepare. Pace yourself. Practice. You’re more than a grade. The day of the event During the event After the event Relaxation training Practicing anxiety‑reducing exercises, […]
Procrastination: it’s rarely about time management
Procrastination Understanding procrastination Fact #1: It’s rarely about time management Procrastination is more about unrealistic expectations, avoidance, coping with stress or fear of failure. Fact #2: It’s about coping Procrastination is an attempt to cope with external pressures and negative internal experiences. So it feels adaptive in the moment. Fact #3: It leads to stress […]