The harder you try to suppress your nerves, the more they can take over your thoughts. Learn how to prepare and stay focused, even when you feel a little tense.
Preparation doesn’t have to eliminate every tremor or guarantee that nothing will catch you off guard. It can serve a more practical purpose: helping you know what you want to say, even when you’re nervous. Practice your answers out loud, but don’t memorize them, and give yourself a moment to pause before responding. When you accept that nervousness and preparation can coexist, pressure doesn’t have to control the entire conversation.
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