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Unleashing Academic Success

Navigating Intrusive Thoughts and Feelings

Welcome

In this course, we present common thoughts and feelings students have that might explain the reason behind some of their less ideal study behaviors. We'll describe each and share what intervention research has found to be helpful. You can decide which, if any, you might want to try, and you can jump around to the modules that resonate most with you.

  • Video 1: What do we mean by intrusive thoughts and feelings?

  • Video 2: Navigating imposter syndrome in academic settings

  • Video 3: Overcoming academic perfectionism

  • Video 4: 5 strategies to stay motivated in academic settings

  • Video 5: Thriving in a digital classroom

  • Video 6: Finding belonging in your academic environment

  • Video 7: Overcoming negative academic self-talk

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Lesson One

Learn how academic feelings are different from academic skills.

Lesson Two

Recognize the different types of imposter feelings. Select strategies to overcome imposter feelings and distortions.

Lesson Three

Understand two different types of perfectionism. Select strategies to create achievable academic goals. Identify places to celebrate success with (not despite) challenges. OR: Find ways to view yourself more holistically, with strengths and challenges.

Lesson Four

Learn about different ways to help you stay motivated. Select strategies to help you achieve your academic goal.

Lesson Five

Understand why engaging with online classes may be different. Learn about three ways you can think about engaging with a class. Select a strategy that will help you engage in your online class.

Lesson Six

Understand why a sense of connection can be critical to your academic success. Select a strategy to help you feel a sense of belonging.

Lesson Seven

Learners will be able to identify cognitive distortions that may be impacting their academic experience. Learners will be able to apply strategies to lessen the impact of cognitive distortions.