• Pradeep: Asking for Help

    Pradeep describes how asking for help during challenging times helped him stop feeling stuck and see a different perspective.

  • Pradeep: Journaling

    Pradeep writes about anxious thoughts to identify his emotions and consider how to address the problem.

  • Pradeep: Reflecting on Work Values

    Pradeep describes how identifying his own definition of ‘good work’ and aligning his research projects helped relieve stress and motivate progress.

  • Pradeep: Focusing on Self-Care

    Pradeep describes how taking deliberate steps to engage in fulfilling activities helps him break the loop of anxiety and procrastination.

  • Pradeep

    Pradeep began his graduate program at MIT excited by his research and internship work, but his motivation faded as the COVID lockdown began and he struggled to define a research…

  • Magdalena: Reframing Critical Thoughts

    Magdalena describes how she shifts from focusing on her mistakes to celebrating her courage when speaking up.

  • Magdalena: Rehearsing Before Stressful Situations

    Magdalena shares how writing down or practicing conversations beforehand helped her build confidence.

  • Magdalena: Breathing Exercises

    Magdalena describes how she uses breathing exercises to calm herself in stressful situations.

  • Magdalena: Cultivating Compassion

    Magdalena shares how meditation helped her build compassion for herself and others.

  • Magdalena

    As a non-native English speaker, MIT graduate student Magdalena struggled to find her voice in academic and professional settings in English-speaking environments. Consumed by anxiety when forced to speak English,…

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