You are not your GPA. Say it again.
I get it — you work hard, you care about your grades, and that's actually a great quality. But there's a dangerous line between having high standards and tying your whole identity to a number.
When that one brutal class shows up — and it will — you can't afford to fall apart because your average took a hit.
Your grades measure your performance. They do not measure your worth. Know the difference.