egardless of how many years you have been facilitating or leading groups, getting nervous is normal. In fact, it is helpful. Being a little nervous keeps us sharp and focused, has us check our assumptions, and ensures we don’t take too much for granted. However, there is such a thing as being too nervous – where our ability to perform well is hindered.
Have you ever been asked to breathe at the beginning of a meeting or at a moment when you feel stressed or anxious? You have thought, “I AM breathing!” While breathing is automatic function of the body, mindful breathing is an amazing tool to help calm your nervous system and/or to center or ground yourself in stressful or excited moments. People have been using
Have you participated in a meeting or event lately where, instead of starting with an overview of the agenda, you started by taking breaths together? If you haven’t yet, you might soon.