{"id":338416,"date":"2015-11-02T09:40:48","date_gmt":"2015-11-02T01:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/steady-calm-nerves-big-event-338416.html"},"modified":"2015-11-02T09:40:48","modified_gmt":"2015-11-02T01:40:48","slug":"steady-calm-nerves-big-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/health-hk\/healthy-practices-hk\/wellbeing-tips-hk\/steady-calm-nerves-big-event-338416.html","title":{"rendered":"Steady Yourself: How to calm your nerves before a big event?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever found yourself shaking like a leaf before a big presentation or a job interview, you\u2019ll know that the sudden bout of anxiety does more than cause your heart to pound and your hands to get clammy. It also leaves your mind in a frenzied state, which makes it tricky to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/beauty\/beauty-buys\/skincare\/beat-stress-rejuvenate-10-beauty-products-132593.html\">calm <\/a>yourself down.<\/p> <p>You\u2019re not the only one, anxiety is a common issue that all of us have faced when we\u2019re under immense pressure. It is natural to feel nervous, especially when faced with high stakes. However the anxiety can be <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/lifelove\/coaching-lifelove\/psychology\/10-tips-better-organisation-124331.html\">counterproductive<\/a>. It can cause you to fumble and lose your words and make you look unprepared even if you are.<\/p> <p>The next time you\u2019re going to be put in the spotlight, don\u2019t let your nerves get the better of you when it's time for you to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/beauty\/beauty-sos\/beauty-tips-and-tricks\/biggest-mistakes-people-oily-skin-make-129795.html\">shine<\/a>. We share five tips on how to banish jittery nerves when the going gets tough.<\/p> <h2> <span>Exercise<\/span> <\/h2> <p>Getting a good workout not only keeps you in shape, it also keeps you feeling positive as exercising releases endorphins into your body.\u00a0Planning some time to get a bit of exercise can really ease your nerves with a dose of endorphins and help distract you from your worries.<\/p> <h2> <span>Stay Hydrated<\/span> <\/h2> <p>Dehydration can contribute to anxiety attacks; so don\u2019t forget to take a few sips of water or an energy drink. Being hydrated also means you won\u2019t suffer from cotton mouth \u2013 a syndrome which causes your mouth to run dry.<\/p> <h2> <span>Use Restroom<\/span> <\/h2> <p>That being said, remember to empty your tank before you take the stage! You don\u2019t want to be squirming in your seat or hopping about trying not to think about running water.<\/p> <h2> <span>Take Deep Breaths<\/span> <\/h2> <p>This simple step is usually one people take for granted, but it has lasting impacts on your nerves. Steadying your breathing sends signals to the hypothalamus, which triggers neurohormones to inhibit hormones that cause stress.<\/p> <h2> <span>Be Prepared!<\/span> <\/h2> <p>Even all these tips will mean nothing if you\u2019re not well-prepared. Having the foresight to prep for your speech or interview will give you less to stress out over when the time arrives.<\/p>  <p>Amanda Lim<\/p> <p><em>Photo: Getty Images<\/em><\/p> <h2> <span>Read More:<\/span> <\/h2> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/health\/healthy-practices\/wellbeing-tips\/5-simple-steps-combat-stress-136242.html\">\u00a05 Simple steps to combat stress<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/health\/natural-healing\/alternative-medicine\/effective-methods-banish-headache-natural-way-136458.html\">5 Effective methods to banish a headache the natural way<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping calm and carrying on is a lot harder than those posters make it out to be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":506,"featured_media":137529,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"If you find your heart pounding before a big event, try 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