Started a new job last week and cant help but feel I am awkward on calls. I am still very anxious. Is this normal or am I being too hard on myself?

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It’ll take awhile to adjust and even longer in the pandemic. You have every right to be anxious. I think you’re being too hard on yourself. It’ll take time. Be kind to yourself.

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Needed to hear this. Thank you.

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I started a new job this week and I feel the same way. Even have a presentation next week that I’m not confident about. I think it’s completely normal though. I think it will get better over time.

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Best of luck. Glad to hear i am not alone.

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Ask people about themselves, people will warm up to you quickly and you’ll feel a part of sooner. Dale Carnegie advice.

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You’re overthinking it. The good news is we all do, and while you’re overthinking what you’re thinking everyone on the line is also overthinking what their thinking or probably not paying attention.

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True. At the end of the day I doubt anyone remembers what I agonize about lol

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I started earlier this year, took me months to conquer it. Don’t worry about it. Do the best you can and always add value when you can

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This is normal and part of transitioning into a new job. I suggest imagining yourself talking to yourself in the mirror whenever you're speaking on the phone.

And whenever you feel anxious, remember, no one is out there on the other end of the cell line judging you. You're gonna be great!💪🏼
I believe in you!

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