so nervous for work experience!!!

[charl0ttax]

hi

I start work experience tomorrow at a shop and its the first time I have ever worked and in so scared because im only 15 and most of the people that work there are like 20 and I suffer from anxiety and just the thought of walking through the doors really scares me any ideas to stop the nerves?x

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Hello

First I have to say that you should be 16 to be a member on Health Unlocked and I don't say that in a nasty way whatsoever it is just because now I have pointed it out to you well my duty is done

Now then , I totally understand you will be nervous we have all been there even though for most of us it may have been a while ago but different stages in life we all have to go through them & gosh they can be frightening when we do

You say the others are 20 , well that is only 5 years which is not a lot between you so how do you no that they won't look after you like a little sister because they will remember how they felt when they were 15

I suppose like most of us you are thinking about all the negatives when there are so many positives

This is yet another step to you growing up and ones we have to take and with each one you will become wiser and stronger and then what you take from this one day when you maybe 20 or older there maybe another 15 year old come into your place of work & you will no just how they feel & be able to make them feel more relaxed because you will have been there

They no you are work experience , they will be used to it and they will bear that in mind

Go in be yourself , if you don't understand something that is fine just ask them to explain and if you are feeling anxious there is no harm in telling them how you are feeling , people won't think any worse of you for admitting what they no doubt have felt in the past

Have you got your parents support , maybe you could arrange with your Mum you could give her a quick call during the day just so you can hear a reassuring voice or your friends that are doing work experience as well you could see or arrange you will text each other when you are on your dinners ( keep your phones of mind while you are in work just put them on on your breaks & you will see each others texts then )

Some music maybe with those ear things you young ones put in that helps relax you , take something like that to listen to on your breaks that could help a little

I am sure you will be fine remember how you are feeling you will not be alone , others may pretend or cover it up better but believe me any new chapters we have to start in life it is normal

Good Luck , hold your head up , you are as good as everyone else

Take Care x