Lauren Levey grew up in an environment where perfectionism and overachievement were the norms. In this interview, she shares how this pressure led to anxiety, but also how taking a step back helped her rediscover her love for learning. Her story highlights the importance of balance and the dangers of equating self-worth with grades. Discover her tips for finding this balance while maintaining her mental health in a demanding academic world. This interview is hosted by Brandon Slade, Founder of Untapped Learning.
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0:00 - High achieving high school environments
1:56 - High school scheduling
2:45 - Learning how to learn
4:14 - Social life for overachievers
4:52 - Athletic vs. academic standards
5:56 - Parental support for perfectionists
6:24 - How concussion's effect academics
7:00 - School attendance
7:26 - Meltdowns in high school
8:11 - Goal-setting for high schoolers
8:41 - Embracing learning differences
9:41 - Transitioning to college
10:38 - Red Flags for a meltdown
11:57 - How sleep effected my anxiety
12:38 - How much can one teacher help?
14:05 - GPA's vs goals
15:33: Unlocking my true potential
17:19 - Time-management for perfectionists
18:22 - Why freedom DOESN'T equal freedom
19:58 - Treating college like a 9-5 job
21:31 - How routines helped me adapt to college
23:01 - Advice for freshmen college students
25:00 - Why mentorship & support matters
25:51 - How structure reduces stress
27:00 - How planning reduces perfectionism
28:00 - Stress + rest = growth
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