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Master Your Academic Calm Lesson Plan

Students will identify and practice effective coping strategies for academic anxiety—deep breathing and cognitive reframing—and develop a personalized anxiety management plan to boost confidence and focus.

Academic pressure can trigger anxiety that impairs performance and well-being. Equipping 11th graders with quick, evidence-based coping skills empowers them to manage stress proactively and maintain resilience during challenging tasks.

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Review and Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Rapport-Building

2 minutes

Step 2

Practice Deep Breathing

4 minutes

Step 3

Cognitive Reframing Exercise

4 minutes

Step 4

Develop Personalized Management Plan

4 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

1 minute

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Master Your Academic Calm

What Is Academic Anxiety?

Deep Breathing: Box Breathing

Cognitive Reframing

Build Your Personalized Plan

Next Steps

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Master Your Academic Calm

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