Hi Jasmine,
Congratulations on your graduation! You made it!
I used to get really nervous in any group or public place.
Here are a few ideas:
– get to know your “inner Amy.” I’m talking about your amygdala. I’ll wait while you Google it… Amy G. Dala. Let’s consider Amy as looped in on this discussion.
– As you get to know Amy, think of three things that you are proud about from your high school experience. I’m guessing it’s a cool list.
– Put yourself in the shoes of a specific classmate, then another. Admit that they will also be nervous at graduation. For different reasons you three will be nervous.
– Do some research. Identify a couple alumni who are notable for something. Business success, beautiful family, etc. You will soon join them as a graduate. Note: they were nervous, too.
– If you can, sleep well, eat well and do some reasonble but challenging exercise before graduation. You’ll feel better for the day.
As you go along with Amy and these folks, plus family and classmates, faculty and others, think about how they are with you on this day.
When you see classmates, say “Congratulations (or high five or fist tap) we did it!”
When you and Amy cross the stage, go with one of the above thoughts. Then congratulate Neo. Neo Cortex. You’ll find her to be the more cerebral one.
🙂
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