Sharing my experience with anxiety during handover 🥲

[GreenLandss]

I recently did a handover in front of 8 staff members, and during it, I noticed my hands shaking while scrolling on the laptop. It was clear that I was experiencing tremors due to anxiety. In the moment, I decided to acknowledge it by briefly mentioning to the group that I was feeling a bit anxious.

Though it was difficult, I managed to push through and complete the handover successfully. While I was relieved afterward, I realized that constantly acknowledging my anxiety might not be the best long-term approach.

I’ve been thinking about how to handle these situations going forward, without always needing to draw attention to my nervousness. I plan to practice some techniques like grounding, deep breathing, and focusing more on the task at hand rather than on my anxiety.

I’m sharing this experience because I know many of us deal with similar feelings. If anyone has any techniques or strategies that help you manage anxiety, especially in situations like handovers, I’d love to hear them!

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Hi, I have experienced that during class presentations and sometimes don't remember what I wanted to say I just take deep breaths and talk slower

Still searching for more remedies tho

[Dolphin14]

Greenland's

Was handover something you do around coworkers that you are close to? You could always make a little joke about it if they are peers. I wouldn't do it with a management team.

It's good you managed to get through it

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[GreenLandss in reply to Dolphin14]

“I tend to be a bit of an introvert and usually feel more comfortable getting friendly with people I know well. Since I’m in the UK now, I sometimes find it hard to catch the humor or jokes, which makes it a bit challenging for me to connect with others.”

[kenster1 in reply to GreenLandss]

are you in England...they aren`t very humorous anyway.

[GreenLandss in reply to kenster1]

That’s hilarious 🤣

[kenster1 in reply to GreenLandss]

just don`t tell our English friends I said that or I`ll be in the dog house for three days.

[GreenLandss in reply to kenster1]

if the dog house gets too crowded, maybe we can start a support group!🤭

[hypercat54 in reply to kenster1]

3 - years actually.

[MadBunny in reply to kenster1]

Cheeky beggar !

[Dolphin14 in reply to GreenLandss]

I'm confused why your reply is in quotes?

I can't understand the accent over there. I have to try and lip read and turn my phone up.

Is it the accent that is hard for you?

[GreenLandss in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes it is the accent that im struggling with.

[kenster1 in reply to GreenLandss]

what part of the UK some of us can teach you the lingo.

[GreenLandss in reply to kenster1]

South west

[GreenLandss in reply to GreenLandss]

South west england( devon)

[kenster1 in reply to GreenLandss]

eat a bowl of Devon custard 3 times a day for a month and you`ll be one of them.

[GreenLandss in reply to kenster1]

Sounds like a delicious plan😁. If its gets me talk like a local im all in🙃

[hypercat54 in reply to kenster1]

Naw - cream teas lol

[hypercat54 in reply to GreenLandss]

I am from there too. What part of South Devon do you live in as its a big area?

Sending you an alert GreenLandss

[MadBunny in reply to GreenLandss]

Tha wants ter be glad tha's norrup north me ewd lass, tha'd be reight buggered then

[Dolphin14 in reply to MadBunny]

Bunny

What language are you speaking

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[MadBunny in reply to Dolphin14]

Northern England

[Dolphin14 in reply to MadBunny]

what's an ewd lass

[MadBunny in reply to Dolphin14]

An old girl is the literal meaning , but more like ' my dear'

[kenster1 in reply to Dolphin14]

you don`t want to know that.

[Dolphin14 in reply to kenster1]

Oh my.... is she calling me names? Did that say old bat?

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[MadBunny in reply to Dolphin14]

Ewd lass can mean old bat- depends on the context and the person lol

[Dolphin14 in reply to MadBunny]

I think the Kenster was calling me that

[GreenLandss in reply to MadBunny]

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[Stippler]

There is a good book by Susan Jeffers, titled "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway." Although anxiety for me is an ongoing battle, that was a helpful book for me. Best of luck to you.

[GreenLandss in reply to Stippler]

Thank you stippler, i appreciate it.

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

May I recommend a book called Dare by Barry McDonagh. If you don't want to read there's an app called Dare as well were you can listen to audios. And YouTube videos.

I get anticipatory anxiety about giving speeches. It's the worst up until the moment. Once I start reading off my cue cards or paper, I'm okay. I guess because my attention is squarely focused on the speech. And doing the appropriate looking up from my paper or cards to let the audience see my face. I used to be gotten on that by teachers..."Show your face while reading, Miss Girl. Don't hide behind the paper, Miss Girl. Project, miss Girl" ugh 😩