Even small things can turn into great anxiety.

And it starts with those butterflies we feel flying around inside of us.

Butterflies are a good thing.  Any of us who has ever made a presentation can testify that it means we care about doing our very best.

So think of butterflies as representing a great compliment.

But we want these nervous butterflies to fly in formation – not get out of control or lead to more serious anxiety.

Here are a few ways:

1. Think of ways that you have come up big in similar challenging situations and make an IOU to yourself to cash in when butterflies spread their wings.
2. Focus on the present not the past or future.  Ruminations about what may happen (that probably will not) or what happened before (which doesn’t mean it will happen again) are self-destructive.  Give yourself a break.
3. Say this over and over:  “I can handle anything that can happen” – that phrase is tantamount to pre-programming your brain to have confidence.
4. Never fear being human.  People admire a person who cares, appears sincere and is authentic – just like them. 

You will never meet a butterfly that you cannot control by getting them to fly in formation.

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