As I wait to hear from schools back regarding waitlist movement, I’ve been struggling with the balance between “manifesting” an acceptance and protecting my mental health if it doesn’t happen.

Part of me wants to fully believe and say to myself, “I’m going to get in.” In a way to both manifest and feel positive.

But another part of me feels like if I emotionally commit too hard to that outcome, I’m setting myself up to be crushed if I get rejected.

So I feel stuck between staying hopeful/positive vs. trying to keep my expectations realistic to protect my mental health

How are you guys dealing with this?