Embracing Anxiety: A Path to Healing

Anxiety doesn't mean you're broken, it means you're human. When my chest tightened

before every exam, I learned something powerful. Close your eyes right now and picture

yourself acing that test, feeling calm and capable. That's visualization,

and it rewires your brain. Break study sessions into twenty-five minute chunks with

five minute breaks. Your mind needs rest to retain information. Notice the signs though.

If you're losing sleep for weeks, avoiding classes, or feeling hopeless, that's your body

asking for professional support. Reaching out to campus counseling isn't weakness,

it's wisdom. I watched my roommate transform after one conversation with a therapist.