Games and recreational activities that help you relax when you're nervous
Presentations in class, pitches in meetings, appointments with someone you’re meeting for the first time, performances like singing or dancing on stage, speeches on special occasions—there are so many moments when your heart pounds with nerves and you feel overwhelmed! Sometimes, the nerves make you restless from the day before, and you can’t even get the crucial preparation done.
We’ve gathered some tips to help ease those jitters.
Here’s hoping you overcome your nerves and it leads to great results!
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Games and recreational activities to help you relax when you're nervous (21–30)
Listen to ambient music
Everyone, are you familiar with the musician Brian Eno? The British artist, active since 1970, is a pioneer of ambient music, and if I had to sum up his sound in a single word, it would be “silence.” My recommended album is his 1978 release, “Ambient 1: Music for Airports.” I find that listening to Brian Eno before getting into bed helps me sleep better, so I encourage you to give it a listen.
1-Minute Breathing Technique to Calm the Mind
When you want to calm down, deep breathing is the go-to.
But rather than mindlessly repeating inhale and exhale, the idea of this video is to do them more efficiently by keeping a steady pace.
The method is close to meditation: sit cross-legged with your back straight.
From that posture, inhale for 5 seconds, hold your breath for 2 seconds, then exhale for 5 seconds.
Repeat this cycle.
It’s simple, but by making it a habit, you’ll be better able to handle any situation.