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This is written by our student senior intern, Akshad. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When everything feels a bit off, like you’re stuck while everyone else is soaring? This one’s for those moments. A gentle reminder: you’re not behind, you’re just human. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s something to sit with on the heavy days: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They say these are the best years, the golden prime, 
but some days feel like you’re falling behind. 
Deadlines looming, your inbox stacked, 
a smile on your face, but your mind\u2019s off track. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You scroll through posts of wins and praise, 
while you\u2019re just trying to make it through the haze. 
\u201cWhy am I stuck while they all fly?\u201d 
You sigh. You question. You wonder why. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here\u2019s the truth no one displays: 
growth still happens on the cloudy days. 
The days you show up, tired and slow, 
are proof of strength you didn\u2019t know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve skipped a few lectures, that\u2019s okay.\u00a0
You\u2019ve doubted your course, that\u2019s part of the way.\u00a0
You\u2019ve turned down plans to save your pay,\u00a0
you\u2019re protecting peace. That\u2019s not clich\u00e9.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re not the only one who\u2019s scared inside, 
who\u2019s cried at night, but wiped it dry. 
You\u2019re not the only one who\u2019s had to fake 
confidence just for survival\u2019s sake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, breathe, reset, and take it slow, 
the path is winding, let it flow. 
Your journeys yours. It\u2019s not a race. 
You\u2019re not behind. You\u2019re in your place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if the weight feels too much to bear, 
there\u2019s help around. There are people who care. 
A talk, a walk, a single chat 
can spark a light, imagine that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, start with one thing, just today, 
a tiny win along the way. 
You\u2019re not alone. You\u2019re not a mess. 
You\u2019re still learning, and that\u2019s success! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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