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#HighlySensitivePeople: How to reduce back-to-school anxiety for high school students (Part 2)

Reducing back-to-school anxiety for high school students, especially those who are highly sensitive and/or introverted, requires a thoughtful approach that considers your developmental stage and specific concerns. Here are some targeted strategies to help alleviate your anxiety: Early Preparation: Start preparing for school well in advance to avoid last-minute stress. Gather supplies, choose outfits, and organize materials. Familiarization: Attend any orientation sessions or open houses offered by the school to become familiar with the layout and meet teachers. Reconnect with Friends: Reconnect with old friends before school starts. Having familiar faces can ease the transition. Set Realistic Expectations: It's okay not to excel in everything. Focus on doing the best that you can. Break Down the Day: Break down the school day into manageable segments,…

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#HighlySensitivePeople: How did you feel about going back to school?

Kids of all ages are going back to school. The start of the school year signifies the beginning of new classes with different teachers, meeting new friends, and facing fresh challenges. As a kid, I was always highly apprehensive at the start of the school year. I felt stressed and unprepared for all of the changes. To make matters worse, I was not a good student because I found the classroom environment overwhelming. I felt constant pressure. I hated the thought of being scrutinized by others. Taking tests and being judged by the teacher and my classmates was terrifying! I still get chills when I think about it. As a highly sensitive person, I felt extremely self-conscious and anxious. I would always tell my mother…

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#HighlySensitivePeople: Do you have trouble making decisions?

Many highly sensitive people, as well as others, have trouble making decisions. However, we must make decisions in life, whether we want to or not. Not making a decision is a decision. We make simple choices, such as what time to get up each morning, as well as more difficult ones.

Some people are very decisive when it comes to avoiding decisions. ~ Brendan Francis

Decision making is a definite challenge for me because of my fear of making a mistake, which is due to my highly sensitive and perfectionist character trait. However, I’ve come to realize that it’s better to make wrong decisions and learn from my mistakes than to endlessly weigh pros and cons. When I avoid or postpone decisions, I feel a sense of powerlessness. (more…)

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