Anxiety over the school year ahead is at an all time high amid the coronavirus pandemic. Will lessons be in person? Or online? How will this impact your grades? How often can you see your friends? When will you get to play sports again? All of these questions running through your mind are perfectly normal during a time of extreme uncertainty like this - however, it's just not helpful to stay stuck focusing on what we can't control over and over.

So tune into this episode as I give you the exact pep talk you need to feel less helpless and more in control over the direction the school year ahead takes. Even though you can't control every detail of it, you can influence plenty of it - including how much effort you put into your grades and what you learn throughout this experience. Becoming mentally stronger like this is a skill that takes practice, so be sure to listen to my top 9 tips that teach you some exercises to build up that mental muscle and get a handle over your anxiety - no matter how uncertain your school year ahead.