Strategy

Finding Perspective

MIT students discuss how stepping back and looking at their situations objectively helped them to put their struggles in a broader context and realize that it’s going to be okay.

  • Paige: Writing to Gain Understanding

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    Paige: Writing to Gain Understanding

    Paige finds that writing down her experiences and emotions helps her gain insight into her challenges.

  • Gerardo: Noting Positive Moments

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    Gerardo: Noting Positive Moments

    Gerardo describes his habit of reflecting on accomplishments and positive moments at the end of each week.

  • Daniel: Seeing the Silver Lining

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    Daniel: Seeing the Silver Lining

    Daniel describes how setbacks can turn out to be positive opportunities.

  • Melissa: Overcoming Decision Paralysis

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    Melissa: Overcoming Decision Paralysis

    Melissa shares a perspective shift that helped her to overcome decision paralysis when choosing a major.

  • Samir: Keeping Things in Perspective

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    Samir: Keeping Things in Perspective

    Samir describes how he took some of the pressure off of big decisions by recognizing that all paths lead to good outcomes.

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