Do you ever feel stressed and anxious when getting near your first interview? I can definitely relate.

When I had my job interview for my first job on campus, I was nervous and my throat was dry. I could feel my pulse increasing and my heart beating faster. When I think about the event, I just remember it as a scenario that happens to the best of us. I wouldn’t let these hateful thoughts run in your mind, though. Anxiety can definitely come in many different ways and forms for us to experience throughout our lives.

If you are a socially anxious person or student, do you think you would be able to face a crowd? The answer is most likely not. It really takes a while to be confident to be doing your daily tasks at hand, such as getting to your job on time or even walking to the next class on campus.

Some of my favorite ways to handle the situation is to take deep breaths and count to five. Another way to handle anxiety is to listen to music while walking around on campus. Even better, most college students listen to music, too! I just have to let you know walking across campus in the earliest hours of morning and night can also do the trick. Ease your anxiety while you are at it, students! As we take the time to reflect on these instances, we are open as individuals to confront our anxious selves.

There is nothing better than tackling anxiety and rewarding yourself in the process. Coping strategies are ways to make your day better while relaxing, smiling, and letting your inner diva come out.

It sounds so hard once you think of it, but when you tackle it yourself, everything comes better in time. Managing stress is so important because it gives us an incentive to be brave and keep our attention on the path we are supposed to conquer. We ultimately get rid of our fears and stand up to them by taking control of what makes us anxious.

Remember, you can calm your anxiety in a crowd and also have the confidence to face interviews and certain important moments of your life. Always remember to follow these strategies. In time, you will feel like anxiety is not a burden, but a blessing in disguise to help us realize that struggle is a part of life and we can still have a nice day ahead of us.