Prom is on April 20th, which may seem far away, but it’s approaching quickly! Prom is a very exciting experience for many high school students, you get to dress up, meet with your friends, and dance, what’s not to love? However many people struggle with anxiety leading up to prom, which is completely normal! It’s an important night and a core memory of your high school experience.

How do you deal with anxiety related to prom? Think about it, you’re choosing to go to this dance, it’s supposed to be fun, so don’t stress about how you look. Nobody is paying that much attention, they’re feeling the same way. The best way to avoid excess stress is to be prepared. Make sure you have what you are going to wear and give yourself enough time for alterations if needed. Plan how you are going to get there instead of just going with the flow. It’s important to have the necessities mapped out to have a fun, stress free night.

  Prom is not going to be the biggest night of your life. There will be other chances to dress up and go out. Don’t set your expectations too high, you don’t want to be disappointed. Your night and your mood are controlled by YOU. If you go into the night thinking it’s going to be lame then it will be. Have a positive attitude!