Dealing with MCAT Anxiety

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep, and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss how to deal with anxiety. From test day anxiety to MCAT preparation, every student will deal with some form of stress, which is why it is essential to understand how to deal with it before it becomes a major problem.  0:00 Intro 2:14 What Goes Into Anxiety 5:56 Test Day Anxiety 11:24 How to Deal with Anxiety 13:18 Engaging Your 5 Senses 15:40 Tactile Engagement 18:36 Locus of Control 24:00 Taking Care of Yourself 28:40 Letting Go of Panic 31:00 Breath Work 35:00 Addressing Burnout 4200 Stress and Studying 44:50 Azaii's Suggestions 49:39 Treating the Disease of Anxiety About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat