Flight or Fight. There are moments in life that nervousness and anxiety can creep in, but YourTango put together a list of habits that you can use to stay calm when you're nervous and they are spot on.
Here are some habits that can help keep you calm:
- Be present - this can eventually lead you to being the leader and helping other be present.
- Be okay with silence
- Relax your shoulders- have you ever noticed the tightness in your body when you are nervous? Paying attention and relaxing your shoulders can make a big difference.
- Slow down - slowing down can send a message to your brain to slow down too.
- Understand that others are worried and insecure and flawed too
- Be still
- Smile gently
- Listen and listen with your whole body
- Let go of self-pressure
Source: YourTango