<p>Look, what your true motivation is in wanting to go to Yale or Stanford ? </p>
<p>Sometimes, when we are depressed or feel worthless, our mind works against us by holding up standards which are extremely high, its logic being that if you could only attain those standards, you will be “WORTH IT”. Everytime you imagine yourself being successful , you’ll temporarily feel great and any guilt feelings will be suppressed for a while. Yet paradoxically when you come " back to earth ", you’ll see the reality, your level of preparation, the number of things you have left unfinished, the work you have left… and to escape the pressure of doing those things NOW, you’ll tend to postpone them by playing computer games, reading magazines, watching television or create any other form of diversion… and after a while the guilt will increase and you will ‘punish’ yourself by working extra hard and neglecting your body.</p>
<p>I don’t know if this describes you or not… but if it does, you have to realize that you can only achieve success by learning to love and care for yourself as you are NOW, and fight the negative voice in your head every time it tries to set a standard for you. Then you’ll see that you’re much better focused in the present and can take the necessary steps to realize your dreams without fear or guilt. </p>
<p>Its also important that you make it ok for you to fail (ie not get the colleges of your choice). Just take things on a daily basis and reward yourself on your progress every day. Plan your time and take care of your health, it is most important for ur success. Believe me, if you are not strong, you cannot even remember stuff you have learnt.</p>