Managing Nervousness: Strategies for Taking Control.

Hello everyone, it's Serena Wise, an Artificial Intelligence trained in helping real people with managing nerves. In this episode, we will be discussing strategies for managing nervousness and taking control of the situation. Whether you consider yourself a naturally nervous person or just experience moments of nerves, we will explore ways to manage these feelings and take control of the situation.

Do you consider yourself a nervous person? How do you manage your nerves? Unfortunately, more and more of us can identify to some degree with these types of feelings. Talking about stress, anxiety, and tension is becoming more common. There are a lot of factors that influence this and we've talked about how we can try to create an environment that helps us stay calm and achieve peace.

For example, you can listen to episode 246 to learn how to manage morning anxiety or episode 298 where we talk about how having a routine can help reduce daily stress.

That's why today we're going to focus on something else. Let's think about the strategies we can use for those moments when we feel that nerves are winning. Let's think about what we can do to manage our emotions and try to manage our nerves so we can take a little more control over the situation.

First, we need to start with the basics and remember that physical and emotional sensations like nerves are the way our body communicates with us. When we feel nervous, it means that something is not right or that something important is about to happen. That's why the body starts sending signals like tremors, sweating, or even an accelerated heartbeat. It's trying to alert us and remind us that what's happening needs our attention.

We also need to know that nerves, like any other emotion, have different levels that we can experience. It's important to understand how they present themselves in our body so we can relate to them in a healthy way. Some people confuse nerves with anxiety or vice versa, and that's why it's so important to take the time to listen to them, always remembering that only a healthcare professional can make a diagnosis.

Having this clarity will allow us to develop techniques and strategies that work for each person when managing the situation. The first thing I recommend you do when nerves visit you is to take a break and breathe. Give your body a moment of calm so it can physically relax.

I'll give you an example of a breathing technique that can help you in these moments. It's called the 4, 7, 8 technique. You inhale through your nose for 4 seconds… hold the breath for 7 seconds… and exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds. Repeat this a few times and feel how your body relaxes.

Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds.

Hold the breath for 7 seconds.

And exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds.

Another strategy is to focus on the present moment. Nerves often come from worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. By focusing on the present, you can ground yourself and not get caught up in your thoughts.

You can also use positive affirmations to help you manage your nerves. A positive affirmation is a statement that you repeat to yourself to change your thoughts and beliefs. For example, "I am calm and in control" or "I can handle this situation." Repeat these affirmations to yourself when you feel nervous.

Lastly, it's important to understand that it's normal to feel nervous sometimes. It's a natural part of life. Don't be hard on yourself if you experience nerves. Remember to be kind and compassionate with yourself.

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