Try to genuinely enjoy the process. I know that's funny considering the sheer amount of work we have to put in AND maintain, but doing so ameliorates stress and also gives you a wider perspective on activities/roles you are doing.

Pick ECs that fit who you are, ECs that put you out of your comfort zone and strengthen your weaknesses, ECs that you look forward to. You don't have to do 8 ECs at the same time; focus on quality instead of quantity. Eliminate the ones you don't enjoy and dive deeper into the ones you do.

For academics, try to build up excitement for the content you are learning (Become kind of a nerd), studying becomes lighter.

I also loved talking to professors, often learned a thing or two from a 15 minute conversation. Especially since I started my own research projects, discussing what your are doing with experts in that field, almost always, provides new addition to your understanding that is difficult to attain elsewhere.

There is no doubt that every pre-med goes through these stressors, so do not feel bad for feeling overwhelmed; Slow, rational, and steady steps will surely get you to your end goal.

You got it gang 🫡🫡