What should I do if everyone around me seems more capable than me?
Even if everyone around you seems capable, you are seeing only part of their experience, and their performance does not determine your value or future. Instead of measuring yourself against others, record what you understand and the progress you have made, then divide your work into small goals. Ask instructors or peers about study approaches, and contact a university counseling service if persistent anxiety or low mood begins to affect daily life.
Key points
- Focus on your own progress and concrete achievements.
- Break tasks into smaller goals and ask instructors or peers about effective study methods.
- Use a counseling service if significant anxiety or low mood continues.
Things to check
- Counseling services and how to access them vary by university and faculty, so check the institution’s official information.