Hello Family,
Hopefully everyone is having a GREAT day so far! The Mcat is less than a week away. I had a tiny panic attack a day ago and I needed strength and I needed advice. I suppose the overwhelming calm I'm feeling right now should be enough of an indicator that I should not worry, but of course, me being human, I worried away.
I knocked on Dr. Holsti's door and asked for a pep talk. No joke, I was just like, "may I come in? I need a pep talk and I'm freaking out" were my exact words. It was funny because during the course of her giving advice, she was saying things I already knew but it felt good to hear it from well...a Doctor! My favorite things she said.
"This feeling of never feeling prepared doesn't go away. Whenever I do my boards I leave thinking, 'Wow, I don't know anything'...so get used to it".
"Don't panic about making mistakes, mistakes are mistakes and they will happen, they're not in your control. Control what you DO know. Dwelling on mistakes will destroy you mentally."
"Workout! I know you said you were just going to do practice tests all week, yes that's a great idea, but a well working brain will function better when the body feels good." (So much for NOT going to crossfit, although it really does help) "The last thing you want happening is staying up late at night thinking about questions, just sleep. Sleep is important"
And lastly, "Embrace the journey, it doesn't stop with the MCAT."
There were more things she said, but these really stuck out to me. Eventually it's about balance. Be passionate about something, but don't let your passion turn your life upside down, channel it, focus it. Anyway, I have a long day today of studying. I love you all!
-Mike
Hopefully everyone is having a GREAT day so far! The Mcat is less than a week away. I had a tiny panic attack a day ago and I needed strength and I needed advice. I suppose the overwhelming calm I'm feeling right now should be enough of an indicator that I should not worry, but of course, me being human, I worried away.
I knocked on Dr. Holsti's door and asked for a pep talk. No joke, I was just like, "may I come in? I need a pep talk and I'm freaking out" were my exact words. It was funny because during the course of her giving advice, she was saying things I already knew but it felt good to hear it from well...a Doctor! My favorite things she said.
"This feeling of never feeling prepared doesn't go away. Whenever I do my boards I leave thinking, 'Wow, I don't know anything'...so get used to it".
"Don't panic about making mistakes, mistakes are mistakes and they will happen, they're not in your control. Control what you DO know. Dwelling on mistakes will destroy you mentally."
"Workout! I know you said you were just going to do practice tests all week, yes that's a great idea, but a well working brain will function better when the body feels good." (So much for NOT going to crossfit, although it really does help) "The last thing you want happening is staying up late at night thinking about questions, just sleep. Sleep is important"
And lastly, "Embrace the journey, it doesn't stop with the MCAT."
There were more things she said, but these really stuck out to me. Eventually it's about balance. Be passionate about something, but don't let your passion turn your life upside down, channel it, focus it. Anyway, I have a long day today of studying. I love you all!
-Mike
I like her pep talk! It can apply to pretty much anything! Thanks for putting this up.
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