It's natural to have a little anxiety before starting a new job. That shows you are conscientious and eager to do a good job. Your key strategy right now is to keep that anxiety in check and prepare yourself to have a great first day.

Pick out what you're going to wear and make sure it's clean, pressed and ready to go. Do whatever chores are necessary around the house so you don't leave your place in chaos. Fix a fabulous lunch so you can refuel part-way through the day.

Bombard yourself with positive self-talk today -- "I am capable and worthy. I am an excellent employee."

What's causing all this physical pain?

TC40 I completely understand about the anxiety and starting a new job is so stressful I wish you peace during this time and hope the physical pain is gone soon.

I have arthritis pretty much everywhere.

Sending you hugs and well wishes.

Everyone has a "First Day On The Job "

Anxiety is to be expected.....if you have something to calm you down, use it.

Also maybe 1/2 a Benadryl in the AM may help

TC, I think it's understandable to have anxiety...I know I always do in a new job. You are a hard worker, and maybe try and focus your anxiety into an energy eager to learn something new.

I'm sorry you're in such pain. I hope that this new position gives you new focus and that in time a good new doc can help you sort through the chronic pain.

Hang in there. Rest well tonight. Wishing you well....be confident in what eagerness you bring to the job and you will do well.

Sorry you are feeling such extreme anxiety. I would and have felt the same in your situation. I agree with BabyShelby about using positive self talk to help get you through this. Think about it, they hired you because they saw something in you that they felt would be beneficial to their company. You have a lot of fine qualities that makes you qualified for this position. You can do this. Good luck tomorrow.

I'm sorry to hear of your arthritis, TC, but I'm excited for you and your new opportunities tomorrow. I'm praying you have the best first day ever.

Hey TC I hope your first day at your new job goes well!

Good luck for your new job and we all get anxious if there is something new. Maybe if you can if you have time to sit at your new job make sure you get out a pen or pencil and some paper and it you get too anxious maybe doodle around on the paper to distract your mind or draw or color. They have adult coloring books that will take your mind off of your anxiety. Maybe do them on your breaks or at lunch breaks. Just thoughts.

The first day at work is nerve wracking. Remember that we're all behind you. Big hugs.