How can I avoid being nervous?!
Question: How can I avoid being nervous? For example: Today I was sitting in the library and across from me was a person who I was extremely attracted to. I could tell that this person was observing me. and I could feel my throat getting dry and palms wet. I got up maybe 3 times to use the bathroom, wash my hands and answer my cell. Any tips?
Answers: How can I avoid being nervous? For example: Today I was sitting in the library and across from me was a person who I was extremely attracted to. I could tell that this person was observing me. and I could feel my throat getting dry and palms wet. I got up maybe 3 times to use the bathroom, wash my hands and answer my cell. Any tips?
Everyone gets nervous!! So you are normal!! The only way to conquer your nerves is to face stuff head on - it does indeed get easier over time. I had a terrible fear of public speaking but I took on something that required it of me!! It was bad to start with but I gradually got better at it!! It still makes me nervous but I can handle it better now!! It is the same with meeting new people!! If you ready yourself to just go ahead and say Hello - the conversation will start up and your nerves will ease!! The worst thing you can do is sit there just thinking about it for a long time! Go ahead and get the hello over with! Then the conversation will either take off or it won't! You may strike out a few times - big deal - so what!! At least you tried and at least you aren't sitting there worried about it!! And you may just meet a wonderful new friend all by just saying hello! Good Luck!!
You gotta just bite the bullet and do it.
The more you "practice" the less nervous and more comfortable you will become at approaching people and starting up conversations. You might take a few "hits" in the beggining but each time will help your confidence.