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Self-care has become a buzzword, often associated with indulgence or luxury. But the reality is much deeper—and far more meaningful.

True self-care is about meeting your needs—physical, emotional, mental, and social—so you can show up as your best self. It’s setting boundaries, asking for help, prioritizing rest, and sometimes doing the hard things, like saying “no” or scheduling that therapy session you’ve been putting off.

The teenage years are already full of academic pressure and self-comparison, and the college search often brings these sometimes overbearing concerns to the surface. Though stress — in this case, caused by future aspirations — is unavoidable, there are some ways to approach the inherently scary process with compassion and healthy consideration.