I wrote about feeling nervous during job interviews and I’ve started to think about how I got through the multiple rounds of interviews.
Which coping skills did I use then? The same that I use today, of course! When I’m feeling nervous, I direct my thoughts to something that makes me happy. Like roller coasters and margaritas. (Though not necessarily together!) Riding roller coasters together was something The Texan and I loved to do when we lived in Orlando. We’d often stop for a margarita (or two!) while in the park. Those were such fun times!
Now that we’re all grown up, and have a little one to look after, it’s much harder to sneak away and ride roller coasters. But those are memories that I often call upon – whether at a job interview or not – to relax me and offer me comfort.
What about you? How to do cope when you’re nervous?
What what NaBloPoMo is all about? NaBloPoMo, created by the brilliant minds at BlogHer, is a month long blogging challenge to encourage you to write daily about a specific prompt. Today’s prompt was “What do you do to cope when you’re nervous?” Although sign ups to participate in this month’s Blog Roll have closed, the daily prompts are available here.
When I’m nervous I cope by taking a deep breath, and reminding myself to “just do it” and get through whatever I have to do I’m nervous about.
I cope with nervousness by drinking.
I meditate twice a day and mostly I pray.
I chant – this is only one moment, this is only one moment, this is only one moment. By the time I’m done I usually forget why I’m nervous
I hate I mean hate to go to the dr. My blood pressure is always high when I am there. I take deep breaths and think calm thoughts. I also try to get the 1 st appointment of the day so I can be in and out fast.