During the pandemic, I had a terrifying experience.
It wasn’t a trip to the grocery store. Or using zoom to present virtually for the first time.
I agreed to take my daughter skydiving on her 18th birthday.
There we were, strapped to our respective guides in a small plane soaring up to 18,000 feet.
My teeth chattered, my legs involuntarily shook, and fearful thoughts ping-ponged around my head.
When it was my turn, my guide shuffled me to a hole in the plane where I gripped the door frame with dear life. He gently but firmly unlatched my fingers and nudged me into the void below.
I was not in my body.
You likely have out-of-body experiences, too. When…
- Your name is called to step up to the stage to give a speech or
- You give a toast at your best friend’s wedding or
- You hear the “bang” that indicates the start of an athletic event
And, nerves aren’t limited to the big events.
If you’re like me, you feel them all the time, even in your daily online meetings.
Butterflies in your stomach begin to flutter.
Your throat dries out as your mind starts to race, thinking of what you need to say.
You send a prayer to the technology gods to cut your wifi and save you from this torture.
Nerves happen to all of us.
The good news is you can use your body to calm your nerves and get centered to share your ideas.
Here’s how:
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