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New workplace anxiety

Riley04
Riley04

Hi guys uhm like I'm 22 and Monday I'm starting to work at a new place and it's my first official job ever so like I'm feeling anxious about it just thinking about it how do i get over being anxious about this working life thing please 

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That anxious feeling, it's excitement, embrace this new beginning! Think happy thoughts, smile, and look forward to the new things happening. Best wishes!
LibbyTeal
LibbyTeal
Sometimes it helps to accept the anxiety, instead of trying to fight it. A new job can make anyone anxious! Are there any specific thoughts going through your mind, or just a general feeling of anxiety? Try to accept the fact that you may be anxious, and you may even make mistakes, on your first days in a new job. And that's okay. Often times beating ourselves up about our anxiety greatly exacerbates the anxiety. Coming into a state of acceptance can help ease you -- Yes, I feel super anxious right now! Yes, it sucks! But I'm going to go to work anyway, and whatever happens, I'll live to feel anxious another day!
heartake
heartake
Your anxiety will settle with experience, which you'll gain as time goes by. Congrats on the new job! Since it's apparently your first official, it's natural to feel nervous and anxious. But that's for any kind of job. Anything new can induce anxiety. I hope you have a great first day of work!
bridgie101
bridgie101
Don't worry, hang on in there.

It can be frightening to start a new job but everyone has done it, and everyone has been freaked out. Even your boss, long ago. Do your best, expect to make mistakes and remember that's okay. I keep talking a new girl down at work: she tries too hard and expects to make no mistakes ever. LOL. Mistakes are a thing. We make 'em. It's okay.

Apologising for them and telling people you feel stupid for them will, if you don't overdo it, pretty much trigger a laugh and a caring 'don't worry' as we all remember the horrors of our youth. People are glad to know that you care, but don't expect perfection straight off.

And when you're young in a new role, you will pretty much get babied all through how to do every task. Take notes though. That's all I can say. Take notes when you are taught something. :)
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