I need to get straight A's to get into graduate school.
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Hello there. How are you today?
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I feel so pressured.
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I am sorry to hear that. Tell me more about what is making you feel pressured.
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I have to get straight A's to get into graduate school. I'm worried I will fail.
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That sounds like a stressful situation so it is natural to feel anxious. Are there any coping mechanisms you have tried that have helped in the past?
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I tried studying a lot
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I know when I am in a stressful it helps to take an occasional break to do some deep breathing exercises and meditation. Have you tried any of these techniques?
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That sounds like it could help. Maybe I could even try yoga.
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Yes, that sounds like a great idea. I think yoga can be very beneficial in managing stress.
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Do you have any other suggestions for those busy days when I am non-stop?
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I think it is important to remember to take care of yourself. That means eating right and exercising. I found from my own experience of going through a stressful situation that exercise was the best technique for managing stress.
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Maybe I can get my friends to go for an early morning walk before I start the pressures of the day. That might work to help me stay calmer.
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I understand that there are days where it feels non stop and it can be hard to find the time. Excercising early in the morning is a great idea because it gets you off to a good start to the day. I like the idea of including friends too. That can be a great motivator.
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Do you have any other suggestions on what could maybe make up for one or two "B" grades? It's hard to be perfect, but these programs are demanding.
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Indeed it is hard to be perfect and no one is. It sounds as though you are very hard on yourself. From a practical standpoint, you could try talking about your grades with your professors and have a discussion about how to improve your grades.
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Thank you. That has helped in the past, so I think perhaps they could give me some guidance as well.
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You're welcome. I know this is hard but you have got this.
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Thanks for the encouragement! You are a good counselor too.
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Thank you. That is kind of you to say. I hope my suggestions help. Is there anything else you want to talk about?
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I think that is all that I have. I feel a bunch better.
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I am so glad to hear that. I hope you have a great day
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