Giveaway: In the comments below, please tell us how you calm your nerves! One lucky reader will win a copy of Noni Is Nervous. One entry per person and please review our rules. This giveaway is open to residents of Canada and the United States and ends at midnight on Sunday, August 25, 2013.
UPDATE: Congratulations to Jane!
Noni Is Nervous
Written by Heather Hartt-Sussman
Illustrated by Geneviève Côté
Hardcover | 24 Pages | Ages 2-5
ISBN: 978-1-77049-323-0
Noni is nervous about play-dates, and global warming, and most of all, about the first day of school. Her parents are worried too, and even her brother is a little wary. But Noni finds a friend, someone a little more outgoing than herself, and discovers that through friendship, she can belong and succeed in a world that once filled her with dread. The story is a universal one about the power of friendship and belonging, delightfully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Geneviève Côté.
I use deep breathing
When I’m nervous, I close my eyes and think of things that calm me down. Music helps too. 🙂
When I am nervous, I go for a walk along the lake. Just being outside and looking at other things makes me happy and calm 🙂
I go to the beach and walk 🙂
When I am nervous sometimes I like to do simple math in my head like the times tables.
When I am nervous, mainly before a workshop, I hold onto the prepared cue cards I keep in my pocket just in case. I have yet to need the cards when presenting, but they certainly make me feel better…
I sing my favourite songs… really loudly! 😀 It helps me feel happier.
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I go to my bedroom and read a book.
I take several deep breaths!
I try to give myself a pep talk, reminding myself I can do it!
I generally listen to music I like to try and distract myself.
I go through the bones in the body in my head (I’m a nurse). This usually helps to distract me or distance me from the problem
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I quack at the ducks. Or write character sketches. Or both depending on where I am!