You need help, but anxiety says “stay quiet”

Hey,

You hear it all the time:

“Just talk to your teacher.”
But if your heart races just hearing that suggestion… you’re not alone.

So many of the teens and young adults I work with tell me the same thing:

💬 “What if they think I’m lazy?”
💬 “What if I say the wrong thing?”
💬 “What if I start crying mid-sentence?”

Whether it’s a teacher who never smiles, or one that seems impossible to please, anxiety can make even the smallest conversation feel overwhelming.

But here’s the truth most people won’t tell you:
Talking to your teacher doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

In this week’s episode of Block Out the Noise, I share 4 tools to help you start those conversations with more confidence, even when anxiety is loud.

Listen now: How to Talk to Teachers When Anxiety Makes It Hard

🎯 One of my favorite tools from the episode?
The Invisible Letter Strategy

Instead of jumping into a conversation you're not ready for, try this first:

📝 Open your notes app (or a journal)
📝 Write what you wish your teacher understood about you
📝 Don’t worry about sharing it—this is just for you

Writing it down gives you clarity.
You might find one line you do want to say.
Like: “I get nervous speaking up, but I really want to understand.”

It doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just has to be real.

I get how hard this can be.
I used to wait too long to ask for help—until the problem felt too big to fix.

But now I know:
You don’t need a brave speech.
You just need one small step.

You’ve got this.

Talk soon,
Jessica
Mindset Coach for Anxious Teens & Young Adults

P.S. This podcast is still in its early days, which honestly makes it even more special—because it means I can offer more personal feedback, and really get to know what you need.

So if you have thoughts, questions, or something you’re working through… I’d love to hear from you

Just hit reply—I read every message or drop your thoughts here! 💛