Overcoming Perfectionism in High-Achieving Environments | Lauren Levey's Story

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.

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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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