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Multiple Backlogs Piling Up? How to Stop the Spiral

One backlog became two, then three. Here's how to break the cycle.

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If you're reading this, something is stressing you out.That's okay. Let's work through it.

One backlog became two, then three. Here's how to break the cycle.

First Steps

  1. Take a few deep breaths
  2. Remember that this feeling is temporary
  3. Focus on what you can control right now
  4. Make a simple plan for the next 24 hours

You've handled difficult things before. You can handle this too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it normal to feel this anxious?
Yes. Academic anxiety is extremely common among students. You're not weak or broken for feeling this way. But if anxiety is severely affecting your daily life, consider talking to a counselor.
Will this feeling pass?
Yes. The intensity of what you're feeling right now will reduce. Give yourself time to process, and focus on what you can control.
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