Maya, 3rd Year Psychology Student - My Experience
I'll be honest, by the end of my second semester, I was ready to quit. My grades were slipping, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my degree, and I felt completely lost in a sea of lectures, deadlines, and unanswered questions about my future. A friend mentioned Coaching to me, and I was skeptical at first, but I was also ready to try anything. I signed up not really knowing what to expect. What happened over the following weeks genuinely surprised me, and looking back now, I can say with confidence that it changed how I approach my studies and my life!
What I Was Struggling With:
I Had No Idea What I Wanted To Do
I'd chosen Psychology because my parents thought it was practical. But I had zero passion for it. My coach helped me dig into what I actually cared about, and for the first time, I started building goals that felt like mine.
I Was Drowning in Deadlines
My coach introduced me to a simple weekly planning system that honestly felt too easy at first, until it started working. Within a few weeks, I was finishing assignments the day before they were due, which sounds small but felt like a miracle to me.
I Stopped Putting My Hand Up in Class
My coach challenged that story, session by session, until I started believing something different. I still remember the first time I spoke up in a seminar and realised, with genuine surprise, that I had something worth saying.
I Had No Plan for After Graduation
The thought of job applications made me want to hide. My coach helped me map out a realistic path: internships, skills to develop, and even how to talk about myself in interviews without cringing. For the first time, the future felt like something I could actually move toward.
I Was Running on Empty
Learning to actually rest, without the guilt of feeling like I should always be doing more, was a game changer. Resting is just as important as working!
My First Few Weeks with heyCoach! (Here's What Actually Happened)
Week 1: Someone Actually Listened
My coach spent the whole first session just asking questions. Not giving advice, just listening. It sounds simple, but nobody had ever asked me what I actually wanted from my degree before. I left that first call feeling genuinely seen, which was not something I had expected from a coaching service I'd found online.
Week 2: A Plan That Made Sense for Me
We built a roadmap together. It accounted for my part-time job, my anxiety around exams, and my bad habit of procrastinating. Seeing it all written out in a way that actually reflected my life, made the whole thing feel achievable for the first time.
Weeks 3–8: Showing Up Changed Everything
We'd review what worked, troubleshoot what didn't, and I always left with something concrete to try. There's something about having a regular appointment that forces you to actually follow through, because you know you'll be talking about it again in a fortnight.
Month 3: I Could Actually See the Difference
My grades went up. My coach helped me see how far I'd come, even when I couldn't see it myself. She had this habit of reading back things I'd said in earlier sessions, and hearing my own words from two months prior was a surprisingly powerful way to measure progress.
Now: I Still Check In
I finished my coaching package months ago, but I still use everything I learned. And knowing support is there if I need it, that safety net alone is worth it. The habits my coach helped me build have quietly become just part of how I operate, which I think is the whole point.
Try It Out!
I spent a long time telling myself I'd figure it out on my own, and I kept not figuring it out. If you're struggling right now, please don't wait as long as I did. Download the app, book a session, and just see how it feels. You don't need to have everything worked out before you start.
— Maya, Psychology Student
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