Do you breathe deeply and smile when…
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
July 22, 2017 8:31pm CST
…you feel nervous? Some people forget the simple ways not to look anxious: the proper breathing exercise and wear a big smile. If you can do this, then there is no need to worry about something or someone. I must admit that I’ve been doing this during my school days. I am an introvert and afraid of being bullied. I managed to take a deep breath and smile while reporting in front of the class or performing on stage. It is a perfect way to camouflage the timid personality. In the long run, I had developed to be flexible in dealing with different types of people as an extrovert. Thus, I can be introvert and extrovert at the same time.
“What do you do in times of being anxious?”
“Are you easy to mingle with?”
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
23 Jul 17
I can go with the flo yes.
On a very anxious day I may have a problem though and not do as well.
Its good you can adjust to the circumstances.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
23 Jul 17
@Shavkat You do so very well Shavkat.
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@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
23 Jul 17
Yes, I always do this everytime I feel nervous or anxious. Also I do this when I feel like my oxygen is lacking, all I have to do is deep breathe many times.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
23 Jul 17
@ilocosboy You can try to check this one, my friend.
Learn how to use pursed lip breathing to help with shortness of breath from COPD or other lung diseases with the American Lung Association.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Jul 17
I get along with most everyone. Smiling to much shows you are nervous.
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
23 Jul 17
I am an introvert as well. I sometimes have to give myself a talking to before going in to a stressful situation. A smile and a deep breath do wonders! When I know that I look confident on the outside, I begin to feel more confident on the inside, too.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
26 Jul 17
i am easy to mingle with. i can also speak in front of a group. my voice is loud, but i don't shout. just loud.
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@Shiva49 (28366)
• Singapore
24 Jul 17
Inwardly I may feel anxious but I take care to put others at ease.
Yes, I smile often and give time for others to put across their views as being anxious will make us blurt out our thoughts rather incoherently.
Everyone can teach us and most want to make others feel comfortable.
I take care to leave a positive impression - siva
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@librarygeek1980 (3137)
• United States
23 Jul 17
I'm not really an anxious person, but I do get depressed and a little blue at times. Those times I have a drink.(responsible drinking of course) But depression runs really high in my mom's side of the family as I'm gaining more understanding through family stories.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
23 Jul 17
@librarygeek1980 I think we are, my friend. We can still be on a gloomy day. But there is always good thing will happen after such state.
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@librarygeek1980 (3137)
• United States
23 Jul 17
@Shavkat thanks, I try. I'm usually a pretty strong person, but I'm also human too. We all are. Have an awesome day! 
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@Jessabuma (31696)
• Baguio, Philippines
30 Apr 18
I always do the exhale and inhale exercise, it helps.
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@prashu228 (37518)
• India
23 Jul 17
I take a deep breath, this was told in one of our personality development classes . 
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I could be very extrovert if I wanted to (I am very good at it too). I have noticed that by breathing in/out deeply, the feeling of anxiety does reduce greatly.