b"Chapter 10 Ifyoufindyourselfinaparticularlydifficultsituation,askyourself,What can I learn from this situation that will help me in the future? 3.Explorethetaskthatmakesyounervous:ifyouhavetime,tryto practice what makes you nervous. Going through your presentation, speech, or meeting will demystify much of the process and identify areas where you can improve before proceeding.4.Listen to music: especially tunes that remind you of positive times or cause happy feelings. Music can have a distinct effect on calming the body and mind, and this technique can work even if you only have a few minutes to calm down.5.Talk to someone you trust about how you feel: talking about mental health at work and in society may seem taboo, but it fosters a more openculture,wheresupportcanbegivenmorefreely.Astheold saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved.6.Realize that it's okay to be vulnerable: feeling nervous can actually demonstrateanumberofpositivequalitiesthatyoumaynothave thought of.Caring about your job role and wanting to do a good job can only help you understand.7.Get some fresh air: getting away from the current environment that makes you nervous and taking a walk around the block can give you theopportunitytogetyournormalheartrateback,stabilizeyour stream of thoughts, and also give you a moment of peace.8.Get there early: if you are planning to attend a meeting or interview and you are feeling nervous, try to be early to familiarize yourself with the premises. Simplysittingdownforawhilewillhelpyouvisualizetheprocess before it happens. Plus, you can guarantee you'll arrive on time.9.Drink a glass of water or even take an herbal tea break: combining something mundane and keeping your mouth from going dry are two brilliant ways to reduce nervousness.314Germain Decelles"