Letter Seventeen: Dear Psyched Out

As much as the studying has to happen, so does the circumstances for you to do well. This means sleeping enough, eating enough (and eating things that make you feel energized and sustained), moving your body, and feeling connected. Don’t neglect these things as they will support your brain health and learning abilities! (even if it feels counterintuitive to spend time away from the textbook).

Letter Two: Dear Bewildered and Burnt-Out

It makes total sense to me that this leads you down the thought paths you’re on, especially your curiosity around your advisor’s intention. It seems perfectly understandable to be wondering that about someone who should want you to succeed (we hope just simply because that’s sort of their job but also because it reflects well on them when you do well) but whose actions aren’t aligned.