Has school ever felt like it's your entire life? Like you only exist to wake up, go to school, come home, sleep (for less than you want to), and then go back to school?

As we head back into school after break, many of us may be less than excited to get back into the cycle of school, non-ideal sleep, and the stress that comes from all of it. Oh the stress...

To help ground you (and also herself) Moorea has compiled expert insights on school and college, and the internal and external pressure to achieve perfection. Most importantly, Moorea uses this episode as a means to remind all of us that we are so much more than our identities at school, and that we need to choose for ourselves how we're going to spend our energy. What actually matters to you? And does school always have to define your identity?

This pressure may not be your experience at school, but it's something that Moorea's witnessed and definitely experienced first hand.

In this episode Moorea draws on expert insights to share:
🎓 How going to one of 24 top colleges doesn't define your future
🚦 How to focus your energy where it will make the biggest impact.
🍕 How the "pizza analogy" reminds us that sometimes "good enough" is exactly what we need
🛌 How setting boundaries around bedtime can improve focus, mental health, and overall well-being.
🎯 How you can let go of stress over things beyond your power, and put energy into areas you can influence.
🗺️ How to visualize the different components of your identity to remind yourself of your multifaceted self.

Episodes Mentioned:
CREATE Better Sleep Habits: Teen Sleep Science and Strategies with Dr. Afolabi Brown
Conquering Anxiety: Science-Backed Tools for Teens with Dr. Rachel Hutt
Navigating Stress: Dr. Lisa Damour's Tips for Teen Life

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