I use to suffer from anxiety, it’s a terrible feeling. My mind spiraling about whatever social situation I was walking into, including starting a new job. Too busy nit picking and analyzing any given moment to enjoy it. Anxiety attacks are physical, mental and emotional, leaving the victim feeling powerless, inferior.
Grounding myself via meditation changed my life. Surprisingly waitressing also aided in my overcoming anxiety. As a server you must take control of the table. Connecting to guests to give them an enjoyable experience, correlates to how much they’ll tip you. You learn how to read and handle people from all walks of life, with different dispositions. Customizing your approach to suit each interaction. Being great at it gave me positive reinforcement, rewiring my mind to see that I’m in control, not my anxiety, and nothing is that daunting. I mean seeing hundreds upon thousands of people monthly, having to connect to them instantly, including high profile clients, I got use to it. For those of you still struggling, here are some reminders to help you along. Via: Simply_Anxious
