For me, there have been some major moments like that-- Just in today and yesterday!
Yesterday I had a huge placement test, and I was really nervous. It had 5 sections and it took nearly the whole day. It was terrifying.
But when I was actually there, I picked up some good ideas about how to keep myself calm.
Today, I have a big drum recital in front of a bunch of people I don't know, as well as some who I do. All by myself, drum solo. Scary!!! I will comment on the post how it went for those who are curious :) .
Back to the tips!!!
Amaia's Tips for Being Calm
1. Don't think about anything else. Let your mind purely think about what you are doing in that moment-- if it be answering a question on a test, or passing a soccer ball, just think about that. Otherwise, your mind will be distracted and it can be hard to concentrate on the task.
2. Breathe. Everyone says this, but taking a few deep breaths can calm the butterflies in your belly.
3. Before doing the thing you are nervous about, schedule something really fun to do afterwards. Then, not only do you have something to look forward to, but you can be relieved and enjoy ice cream(or something like that!)
4. Do not compare yourselves to others. If you are taking a test, and the person to your left finishes before you, absolutely do not speed up to finish faster too. If you are going at a good pace for you, and the person next to you was going at a good pace for them, then that's fine. Neither of you should try to be as fast as the other. If you are playing soccer, and there is just this one player who is so good, and doing all these cool passes and tricks that you can't do, don't feel down about it. Play as well as you can and don't focus on them.
All of these things probably don't seem super easy-- And I don't blame you, because they are easier said than done. But even doing one of these will really help to soothe your nerves.
Thanks for reading!
xx
~Amaia
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