Understanding Nervousness: Tips to Stay Calm Under Pressure

Sometimes suddenly the teacher announces a test in school and the children become nervous about what they will write in the test. Therefore, you should always prepare for any exam. Preparation helps to build confidence in you and prevents you from getting nervous.

If you are going to give a presentation, then stand in front of the mirror and give the presentation. Practice your posture and remember the key points that you want to highlight. Doing this creates confidence in you and you avoid getting nervous while giving the presentation. 

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If you are nervous before going on a date with someone, then think about what you have to say on the date. You should decide in advance what you have to wear. This will create confidence in you. If you get nervous in an interview, then you should prepare for the interview in advance. If you think that such questions can be asked to you, then prepare the answer to it in advance. Before going to the interview, get information about the company. Will you be a fit for this company? This thing will help you to build confidence during the interview.

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When you are nervous, you look at every situation with disappointment and think of the worst outcome of everything in advance. Then no matter how impossible it is to happen. You assume any situation to be worse than what cannot happen. Suppose you did not get the job you wanted or the person you were with did not work out, so what? In that situation, handle yourself, learn from it and move forward. Your life will not stop because of that because there is no situation from which you cannot get out.

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Our positive thinking is our strength. When you are worried about the result of the upcoming interview, presentation or meeting, then think about the positive result. Think about how confidently you will answer the question asked in the interview or meeting. This positive thinking increases your self-confidence.

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Before a big event, you feel very nervous or nervous. In such a situation, stress increases and due to this stress you become more nervous and can mess everything up. In such a situation, do Pranayama before the event. Pranayama helps to keep you away from stress by calming your body and mind. Just for this, sit cross-legged and take slow, deep breaths. Instead of breathing from your chest, breathe from your stomach. Make sure that you do not hold your breath, but try to inhale and exhale completely. This will calm your body and mind.

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To face any big occasion, it is also important that you are comfortable with yourself on that occasion. For example, wear such clothes in which you feel comfortable and you do not feel any kind of hesitation. If you are wearing something new, then try wearing it a day before to see if you have any problem in it. Wear clothes according to the weather. It should not happen that you are sweating during a lunch meeting outside. If you have to be on stage on this big occasion, then try to go on stage once before this occasion. Know how you will stand, how you will speak. Paying attention to these small things will increase your confidence and will reduce nervousness.

Most people are worried about what the other person will think about them. But this is not in your control. Other people will form their opinion about you based on their own past experiences, some people will not like you at all, no matter what you do. So stop worrying about what others think and just think about doing the best you can no matter what the situation is. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Whenever you feel nervous, look at that list and decide how you will deal with the situation using your strengths or weaknesses.

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Exercising is not only a great way to keep yourself fit but it also helps in dealing with nervousness whether it is jogging in the morning or weight training in the gym. Exercise releases endorphins which are feel-good hormones. It helps in reducing anxiety and nervousness. You can start your day with aerobic exercise, jogging or swimming or practicing yoga before going for an interview, presentation or meeting. All these will give you energy and help in keeping you refreshed. Apart from this, drink enough water to stay hydrated and eat healthy food. Avoid consuming stimulants like excess sugar, fat and coffee. Consuming such foods makes you feel tired.

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When you want to do something new or something you do not have much experience with, it is natural to feel low in confidence, anxiety and nervousness. Using these simple methods helps to overcome nervousness and look as if you have put in all your effort.

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