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Struggling with anxiety, and self doubt thoughts over a great opportunity

startingnew
Community Member

Hi Everyone,

I Have been given this amazing opportunity for a few months time but im getting so anxious over it and my self doubt is taking over. How does everyone manage the negative talk in your own head? All i can think is 'What will happen if i stuff up?' 'What if i fail?' 'What if im not good enough?' I am Panicing and so unsure of myself and doubting my abilities.

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Ggrand
Community Champion
Community Champion

Hello Starts...

Congratulations for being given an amazing opportunity in a few months time.....That is great news and very well deserved...

Starts, I can relate to your anxiety and about the questions your mind is throwing at you...but please believe that in a way these are normal thoughts, that a lot of people with mh go through...and they are hard for your healthy thoughts to ignore...

Firstly beautiful little butterfly...This opportunity came to you by someone who has every bit of confidence that you can manage this opportunity, or else they wouldn’t of approached you...Please try hard to believe in yourself...

I know you’re a very intelligent young lady and if you have any problems when you do start..then the best idea I can think of is to approach someone there that can help you...I think that even the most competent person in their field, still needs to ask questions and learn about their new role in their new employment...

Keep preparing yourself the way you feel that can help you, but not to the point of stressing out....I can see that you are so enthusiastic and excited for this new opportunity...and you want to do the best you can when the time comes to start it....and Starts..that’s all you can do and that’s all anyone expects you to do....

I am so happy for you....

My love and some hugs...dear little butterfly..🦋🤗..

Grandy..

Petal22
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hi starting new,

Congratulations on the opportunity, I understand….. with every new opportunity that makes us feel uncomfortable will bring you growth!

Try challenging those anxious thoughts replace them with positive self talk……. Step into your confidence I’m sure you will do great! The people who have selected you have seen something great in you…..trust it… trust yourself! 😊

Hi startingnew,

I know... Everything seems to be so uncertain these days because of Covid and all the lockdowns...

I try to remember that as hard as it gets, All of us are affected so everyone has a fairly sound understanding of the general hardship.

Keeping my fingers tightly crossed for you!