Most students I work with don’t REALLY trust that they have what it takes to write great college essays.
But I have never met a student who doesn’t have what it takes.
I have met students who don’t want to do what it takes.
But you won’t be that student. Because you’re here. And you read more than four sentences.
What it takes: BREATHING
My first tip is: mindful breathing.
Actually, that’s my only tip.
Many students don’t trust that tip. Is that all I have to do?
No- it’s the first thing you have to do. And anyone can do it, because I have a video to guide you, and you have 1 minute. Even if it’s 1 minute in the bathroom.
I love meditations that almost anyone can do, in a very short period of time, to regulate themselves. Our days are hectic. Though the benefits of meditation increase with hours logged (I think this is true of everything) this 1-minute exercise can be a state-changer (for students and adults). I suggest trying it out before writing or researching college. If you love it, repeat it! If you really love it, tell your parent/s.
Youtube: 1 minute breathing meditation, with silent visual guidance.
AND! If any part of the college essay writing process spikes your pressures, return here. 🙂
Breathing will be part of your strategy! You’ll stand out. 🙂
What it takes: REALISM AND POSITIVITY
Your “strategy” should also entail two pillars: realism and positivity.
You’ll be well served as a family by intentionally adopting a realistic approach (the cost of college can be…brutal for most? fit is more important thank ranking) and a positive mindset (you want to live a full-on life, in every sense, at whatever college you choose to attend-right?).
Add these together
So as you breathe in and out, you could try the following affirmations.
I don’t argue with reality; I have a positive view of my future.
Breathing in: I don’t argue with reality, I face it.
Breathing out: I have a positive view of my future.
If those affirmations are hard for you, adapt them slightly: “Breathing in, I’m learning not to argue with reality; Breathing out, I’m developing a positive view of my future.”
Being relaxed will help you access memories and creativity. Using a mantra will allow you to regulate your stress and keep your attention on what matters.
Still feeling stuck? Not believing your own words?
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