Hi SkyWay,
Welcome to the Beyond Blue forums, well done for posting.
Do you have any methods for finding calmness that have worked for you in the past? You could try some meditation or breathing exercises, i do 4 seconds in 4 seconds out, not too deep, tell myself to relax on the out breath, repeat until you feel calmer, you can do this anytime.
Know that doing your best will be good enough. I would adopt the mindset that, other people can do this, so can I. You can do this. A music shop hey? Are you interested in music?
When faced with anxiousness I practice keeping love in my heart. I would love that I am doing work experience instead of being in a classroom, I would love that a music shop would be a cool and laid back place to be, I would love the people that are prepared to give me some of their time to show me their job. You cannot have love and fear in your heart at the same time. Some times I can switch that feeling of anxiousness, I tell myself that I'm not anxious, I AM excited! I tell myself, I do this every day. Sorry we missed your first day before replying, how did you go?
Without challenges we stop growing mentally, practice thankfulness for the opportunity to grow, try not to regret something that will bring you benefit. And if your parents will listen maybe you could tell them that you are not just shy and you wouldn't mind some help thanks very much!!
Jack
