Are you nervous when faces new challenges?

@Pose123 (21635)
Canada
September 21, 2010 7:51pm CST
Most of us are stronger than we think. Our ability to cope successfully with life's challenges is much greater than our capacity to feel nervous. Yet quite often, in the weeks, days, and hours leading up to something that we feel will test our limits, we do become nervous. While we may have previously regarded ourselves as equal to the trials that lie ahead, as the event draws ever nearer, our anxiety begins to mount. We then become increasingly worked up, until the moment of truth arrives and we discover that our worry was all for nothing. Have you found this to be true in your own life?
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• United States
22 Sep 10
Sometimes, I usually fear the unknown because I don't know if I'm going to be tested or if I'm just going to be the guy who collects the tests and the end of it all. Most of the time I try to go with the flow unless I feel like I'm getting pulled under and I have to be in control. I try not to play it out because then I've spent more time telling a story than allowing the one that is supposed to teach me something unfold.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi gitfiddleplayer, Usually we find that everything goes well and the worry was for nothing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Blessings.
@iamdee (158)
• Philippines
22 Sep 10
Life is really full of challenges so whenever I encounter a new trial, yes I feel quite nervous but I don't let my nervousness overpower me because it will not make me efficient in facing and solving the problem. What I usually do is to pray whole heartedly for God's guidance because I am really weak. Weak as I am, I need God to be my strength so I will not give up in every challenge that I encounter. I believe that God will not give us trials which are too heavy for us to carry. God bless!
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• United States
22 Sep 10
I agree with you there!
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi iamdee, Thank you for commenting but I doubt if you are as weak as you think you are. There is nothing wrong with faith if it helps you, but some of those who accomplish the most in life don't even believe in God. We are not puppets on a string but are meant to stand on our own two feet. Blessings.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
22 Sep 10
No I have not been nervous when facing new challenges a bit anxious maybe but not nervous I love challenges and I will not give in till I have mastered them, I have had many in my Life and have mastered them, not easy, but rewarding when you do
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi gabs, Thanks for responding and I think it's good that you are not nervous. When the moment of truth arrives, we will do fine. Blessings.
@Mirita (2668)
• United States
24 Sep 10
Yes, I was very nervous when I started working with low functioning kids since we have to create a treatment plan ,and is important to see improvements in regards to anger issues and social skills ,but it has been amazing to see kids go from no progress at all to moderate progress in a matter of a few weeks .
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
24 Sep 10
Hi Mirita, Thanks for sharing this. Blessings.
• Singapore
22 Sep 10
I did feel that when I took my driving test, my legs turned to jelly and my heart was fluttering. I keep taking deep breaths and told myself to calm down. Nothing worked. When the actual thing comes, I actually calm down and face it right on. Be it a success or a failure, just be brave and face it, you'll find it to be okay in the end. So, I think you are right, we are stronger than we think.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi bluemoonpavilion, Thank you for your support and I'm sure that a lot of people are nervous when taking their driving test, or actually when thinking about it to be more correct. It's quite amazing what we can do when refuse to quit. Blessings.
• Singapore
23 Sep 10
Thanks for starting this topic, it reminds me that I can be strong if I want to and remembering this in times of weakness is especially useful.
22 Sep 10
nervous, yes, but afterwards you feel the challenge ahead of you. you become aware of the possible outcome, and you are able to step by step picture the way out to solve this hindrance to succed in your objectives.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi BOROTOTOY, Thank you for sharing and you make a good point. Blessings.
• United States
22 Sep 10
I have always gotten nervous when I am facing something new. Even back in school I would get nervous about a new project. That nervousness is still with me even today.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi sweetbabyjane, Thanks for responding. Usually when look back we find that the nervousness was unnecessary. Wouldn't you agree? Blessings.
• Singapore
22 Sep 10
Yes definitely! How true it is. I've experienced this during the release of my 'O' Level results. You have o idea how freaking fast my heart was beating and the beat was rock-hard solid kind of beat. My principal told the cohort that it didn't do that well and I was really very very very worried. There were like only 5 top students. After that, all of us went to collect our results and when I went forward to receive, I didn't even dare to open it up. I've to go to a corner and start to open it up slowly and carefully. As I opened it, a lot of things went through my mind, especially the period of working super hard and the negative things like the bad results of the mock exam. Finally when I opened it, I heaved a sigh of relief as I did quite well, although 2 points above my expectations. I was thankful for the help by my teachers and my friend who was also my tutor. Yea, it's really true that when the moment of truth arrives, we always find that we worry for nothing because why? We have worked for it! We've worked for that day!!!
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi JudgeIronFist, Thank you for sharing your experience. Blessings.
• United States
22 Sep 10
I do get a little bit nervous but I love to try new things. I am always up for a new challenge and if I don't get something right away I push myself to get better all the time.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi glitterwings, Thanks for your comment and I agree that most of us get at least a little nervous. The point is there is really no need of it. Blessings.
@rijovjohn (429)
• India
22 Sep 10
I also feel nervous when facing challenges. Even though i say to me that i can overcome this still i feel nervous when it comes. It is one thing i felt i dont have control at all.I think this this is some thing inherited in the character of each person. We see that many great persons faced great challenges in their life. But they overcome it through courage. The best thing to prevent being nervous is stop thinking about it and face the challenge. It is lot more easier to face challange than we think. I do experience this many times. I did like to add the quote i heard ' If you can change a situation why worrying about it. If you cant change a situation what is the use of worrying'. So stop worrying and start acting
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi rijovjohn, Thank you for sharing that very good advice. Blessings.
• China
22 Sep 10
nervous is a normal reaction when challenges coming. but we have our wits about us when we fell nervous. so a litter bit nervous in challenging is good for us
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi lichengxi, I suppose being a little nervous before a challenge may give it a bit of excitement but we soon learn it wasn't necessary. Of course, it always comes back the next time around. Thanks for responding. Blessings.
@rogue21 (37)
• Philippines
22 Sep 10
yeah, i get nervous.. but after a few days or hours of being exposed to the said i challenge, i see myself getting more and more confident of what i'm doing..
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi rogue, Thank you for responding and I agree that experience helps. The point is even though we are nervous, there is rarely any need for it. The nervousness usually goes away quickly, even though it will likely come back with the next challenge. Blessings.
@tupeiwei (42)
• China
22 Sep 10
i think we always be nervous when we face new challenges, and it just depend on the levels. in my life, i have found maybe i couldn't ignore my nervous, but i can handle it. in college, i catch all the opportunities that can help me build up my ability and experience.but i still feel nervous, and i realise it isn't a bad thing. as the nervous will push you up and you will do better.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi tupeiwei, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Blessings.
@androgr (31)
• Italy
22 Sep 10
I write a phrase that said to me few days ago, i hope you turns out useful. The phrase is this: "Any thing you can make, any dream you can dream, you begin. The audacity in itself bring genius, magic and force. Begin it now!" Goethe. I think that the nervousism can be controlled to obtain your best result.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi androgr, Thanks for commenting and I like the quote. Blessings.
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
22 Sep 10
I felt nervous Pose with life's challenges, maybe because i drink coffee a lot (lol)' I feel nervous when am alone in facing life challenges, however when my children and my siblings are around am not nervous. As they're comforting me and supporting me most of the time. By the time we got over the challenge, they would surely say. "See mom, worrying is useless.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi bing, It is always good to have the support of family and friends at such times. We all need to believe in ourselves and our abilities. Thank for for sharing. Blessings.
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
22 Sep 10
Do a few butterflies in the stomach count????? I do get a few when I'm about to make the performance of a lifetime. I guess it's all fear of the unknown. No matter how prepared we are, one can never be sure of the outcome. Of course, this is also what makes life exciting.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi bird, yes, I think that even a few few butterflies in the stomach does count. I've had the experience on many occasions. In every case however, the worry wasn't necessary, in fact was just a waste of energy. I guess it natural to have some concern and probably as you say, helps make life exciting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Blessings.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
22 Sep 10
New challlenges can leave me with a lot of anxiety. I am often nervous when i am faced with something new to do. I always hope that i am up to the challenge and csn over come it.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi sender, Thank you for your response and we can always do more than we think we can. There is nothing to fear but fear itself are some of the truest words ever spoken. Blessings.
• Indonesia
22 Sep 10
Always, every time I face the new challenge. It's so hard to get away from this problem
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi edohusnull, Thanks for sharing. Blessings.
• United States
22 Sep 10
yes i really feel nervous when i face new challenges however this thing not happen each & every time because experince make man perfect, so more experince you have then chance of nervousness will be lesser.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
Hi prashant, Thanks for sharing and it's true that we lose some of our nervousness after a while. Experience does make a difference. Blessings.