Learning to ride but struggling with tight turns and confidence

I’m about to start the second block of my motorcycle training in closed circuit and I'm getting in my own head. Would really appreciate tips or encouragement from people who struggled early on.

I drove a manual for years, so the principle of using a clutch and friction point feels fine. Slow-speed turns, however, are absolutely killing me. Tight turns, U-turns, whatever. I tense up and everything falls apart.

I dropped the bike near the end of the session yesterday. I wasn't hurt, but it completely threw me off mentally and I had to stop for the day. I was just completely oversaturated.

I had a moment during slalom where it kind of clicked, but as soon as I start thinking too much, I stiffen up again, but I can't pinpoint why or what's happening exactly.

One thing I’m struggling with is the "look where you want to go" advice. I get told to look far ahead right away, especially for U-turns, but it feels counterintuitive because I can’t really see the path directly in front of me. I’m guessing I’m misunderstanding how to apply it. I get that your body will naturally align the bike to center, but I don't know. It doesn't feel right I guess.

Riding means a lot to me, so I think I’m putting pressure on myself, which is making it worse.

For those who struggled with slow-speed control early on, did it eventually click? What helped you get out of your head?

I’ve got a booster session coming up tomorrow and I really want to make the most of it.