Testing season is coming up and students, of course, are more stressed than ever. The heavy burden of studying hours a week and worrying about the outcome is possibly the worst feeling yet.

Finals and exams to some students are seen as the end of the world. If they fail, their future is over.

But such thoughts shouldn’t be on our minds, especially when going through this rocky path.

I always liked taking it slow and finding out what I need to work on to prepare myself.

Motivation is key, as well.

Someone special in my life had sent me a quote. Unfortunately, we don’t know where it originated from. It’s such a simple sentence, but it did change my perspective in not only academics but in my personal life as well.

“Strive for progress, not perfection. ”

Find your motivation; it may be the key to your encouragement.