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    How can I calm my nerves before performing?
    Nicolette Tura, MA
    Nicolette Tura, MA
    Empowerment Coach
    Nicolette Tura is an Empowerment Coach based in Asheville, NC, and San Francisco, California. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate major life transitions—divorce, grief, career shifts, and health challenges—with clarity, confidence, and resilience. She blends psychology, mindfulness, and somatic healing to guide clients in breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and stepping into their power. As the founder of the nonprofit Celestial Wellness Network and co-creator of the music meditation project The Feather and Stone, Nicolette integrates mind, body, and spirit in her work. She is a certified Reiki practitioner, astrologer, and tarot reader, studying under three master teachers, including Kaypacha. Her background includes working as a Therapy Associate in neurology, supporting patients in their healing journeys. Nicolette holds a 500-hour RYT certification and is a NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, bringing a holistic approach to transformation. She received a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s degree is Sociology from San Jose State University. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership and personal coaching, she empowers clients to embrace their authentic selves, heal deeply, and create a life of purpose and abundance.
    Nicolette Tura, MA
    Empowerment Coach
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    Take a few deep breaths so you have a chance to relax and bring your body back to the present.
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    Why is journaling a good coping skill?
    Nicolette Tura, MA
    Nicolette Tura, MA
    Empowerment Coach
    Nicolette Tura is an Empowerment Coach based in Asheville, NC, and San Francisco, California. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate major life transitions—divorce, grief, career shifts, and health challenges—with clarity, confidence, and resilience. She blends psychology, mindfulness, and somatic healing to guide clients in breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and stepping into their power. As the founder of the nonprofit Celestial Wellness Network and co-creator of the music meditation project The Feather and Stone, Nicolette integrates mind, body, and spirit in her work. She is a certified Reiki practitioner, astrologer, and tarot reader, studying under three master teachers, including Kaypacha. Her background includes working as a Therapy Associate in neurology, supporting patients in their healing journeys. Nicolette holds a 500-hour RYT certification and is a NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, bringing a holistic approach to transformation. She received a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s degree is Sociology from San Jose State University. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership and personal coaching, she empowers clients to embrace their authentic selves, heal deeply, and create a life of purpose and abundance.
    Nicolette Tura, MA
    Empowerment Coach
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    Journaling helps you confront and process your thoughts. It'll also make it easier to collect your thoughts.
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    What helps calm anxiety and nerves?
    Donna Novak, Psy.D
    Donna Novak, Psy.D
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist
    Dr. Donna Novak is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Simi Valley, California. With over ten years of experience, Dr. Novak specializes in treating anxiety and relationship and sex concerns. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a doctoral degree (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University-Los Angeles. Dr. Novak uses a differentiation model in treatment that focuses on personal growth by increasing self-awareness, personal motivation, and confidence.
    Donna Novak, Psy.D
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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    Breathing exercises are a great way to calm down your nerves. Try taking deep breaths and focusing on your breath. Additionally, you might repeat a mantra that helps you feel calm.
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    What should I do if I get nervous while riding a bike?
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Paul Chernyak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Chicago. He graduated from the American School of Professional Psychology in 2011.
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
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    Keep riding. If you stop riding, you will only reinforce the idea that riding a bike is dangerous. Also, try to determine what exactly is making you nervous about riding and work directly on correcting that. The only way out of the fear is by facing it.
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    How can I be less anxious about schoolwork?
    Donna Novak, Psy.D
    Donna Novak, Psy.D
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist
    Dr. Donna Novak is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Simi Valley, California. With over ten years of experience, Dr. Novak specializes in treating anxiety and relationship and sex concerns. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a doctoral degree (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University-Los Angeles. Dr. Novak uses a differentiation model in treatment that focuses on personal growth by increasing self-awareness, personal motivation, and confidence.
    Donna Novak, Psy.D
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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    When we feel like we know what we're doing, we tend to be a lot less anxious. If you have test anxiety, keep in mind that the more you study, the more confident you'll be. If you're nervous about doing a presentation, practice as much as you can ahead of time.
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    How do I calm down when I'm nervous?
    Donna Novak, Psy.D
    Donna Novak, Psy.D
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist
    Dr. Donna Novak is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Simi Valley, California. With over ten years of experience, Dr. Novak specializes in treating anxiety and relationship and sex concerns. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a doctoral degree (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University-Los Angeles. Dr. Novak uses a differentiation model in treatment that focuses on personal growth by increasing self-awareness, personal motivation, and confidence.
    Donna Novak, Psy.D
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist
    Expert Answer
    Think about how you talk to yourself. Repeat a mantra to yourself or remind yourself that you've got this—that you know what you're speaking about, or that you've prepared or studied enough. Also, you can ease your anxiety in the moment by deep breathing or finding something that helps you be more mindful in the moment, like holding a certain object or paying attention to a certain sensation.
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