Starting school/new job at the same time! Would this stress other people out too?

Hi Raina,

I understand how difficult it can be to start it all at the same time. A new job, new classes, it won't be an easy task to manage all that without a lot of effort.

You should try really hard to put yourself in a state of "unselfconsciousness" (does that word even exist ? if not, then I'm going to apply for the patent on this word) - and what I mean by un-self-consciousness is that you are not so focused on your every actions. I know it's not easy, but if you don't try, your anxiety will be worse as time passes because not only will you constantly have in mind what mistakes you could do, but you'll also be rehearsing what you think you did wrong.

Apart from this little technique of unselfconsciousness (btw, I'm filling up the application for the patent right now !), maybe it would be wise to ask your doctor/therapist/psychiatrist for temporary drugs to overcome this brief anxiety-inducing passage of your life when new paths are setting up.

Anyway, I'm sure you'll do fine. Good luck !

First of all, congrats! you got the job and well done!

Yeah, I understand what you mean and i could relate to it. It happened to me when I joined my firm and also every day I go through the toughness of SA.
I would avoid SA by:
1. setting up goals at the beginning of the week(Sunday) and try achieving those without caring to any other things(may be SA or any other hurdles).
2. Making up my mind before leaving to office(may be through meditation or praying).
3. Also, at any instances at office(during conversation and meetings) I would try thinking positive(i know its tough).

You could try any of the above experiences of mine and see what will happen.

Be positive! its a productive and happy attitude towards anything. negativeness surely makes you ill.

Good luck!