Deadlines and I have never really gotten along. It’s not just the ticking clock — it’s the gnawing sense of pressure, the overthinking, and that sudden urge to reorganize my desk when a task is due. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Anxiety before deadlines is one of those things we all feel but rarely talk…
There’s something about exams that flips a switch in your brain, right? Even if you’ve studied like a champ, the minute you sit down and see that first question, boom—your heart starts racing, your palms get sweaty, and suddenly, everything you’ve memorized feels like it’s vanished into thin air. I’ve been there too, many times….
Let me tell you, I used to sweat buckets just thinking about standing up and speaking in front of a crowd. It didn’t matter if it was five coworkers or fifty strangers—my throat would dry up, my palms would go clammy, and I’d feel like my brain had just walked out on me. If that…