We have to do so many things that are new don’t we? We are in situations that are challenging and we are made to step out of our comfort zone on a regular basis when we are running our own business, wouldn’t you agree?

But it’s by doing things that we learn so much and find out that actually, when we’ve done it , it wasn’t as scary as we thought in the first place.  We’re still standing! We made it!!

But boy do we feel nervous sometimes beforehand.  If you’ve ever walked into a room full of people and you feel slightly jittery or you get butterflies in your stomach and you’re breathing a little faster, you’re probably experiencing a surge of adrenaline.  It can help us, but it sometimes hinders us. And it’s all how we look at it and what we name it.

Adrenaline – nerves or excitement? 

Adrenaline is a hormone produced during high stress or exciting situations.  I know which I’d rather have!

Before I started AmberLife I had a recruitment agency for ten years and have helped hundreds of people with their interviews and presentation technique so they got the jobs and careers they wanted.

Interviews, meetings, networking, such similar situations where your body might trigger a quick burst of adrenaline.

So, to help you, first choose what you name it!    

Instead of nerves, name that feeling as ‘excitement’ instead.  And notice the difference that makes already

Enjoy the extra energy it gives you, use it to your advantage and it will help you get the results you want.  Now, where and when will it be more useful for you to feel excited instead?

As I said to my candidates….Nerves? No, it’s only a bit of adrenaline.  You’re excited because you want this job.  Now, take a deep breath, in and out, be proud of who you are, shoulders back, head held high, smile and enter the room.

Go and wow them! And they did. Now you can do it too 🙂

To your success and happiness, have an exciting day!

Jo James xx