When I was younger, I was a very shy and timid girl. This was due to my high anxiety level. I was anxious to do well in school and put a lot of pressure on myself.
Everything felt so scary in the classroom; therefore, I would not answer any questions even though I knew the answer. Moreover, I would not feel comfortable going up to teachers to ask questions when I did not understand something.
This led to many mistakes and poor test scores. Determined to do well in school became my number one priority each and every day.
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