School. The mental and physical battle of all teenagerz (or at least me).
Hi.
The name’z Jay.
Full name Keturah Janay Wooden…(that’s where I get ‘Jay’ from). I’m gonna tell you a bit about myself.
I’m 16 years old. My birthday is December 10th. I play guitar, piano, and drums. I sing and songwrite. I grew up in small town Marianna,Fl (I live in Panama City Beach now with my mom). For 15 years of my life I had nothing to do. I was so introverted. I couldn’t talk to people. I had a hard time making friends. (Now it’s not so hard). Since I started taking group voice lessons at Elliott Vocal Studios in Panama City, I have been much more comfortable being on stage and being in school. This is my first year in public school and so far so great. I’m very thankful for Elliot because they have helped me overcome my nerves and taught me how to keep them under control. I used to have a problem with speaking in front of a class or out loud for that matter, now not so much. So here’s my experience with nerves.
Have you ever been so nervous to the point where you couldn’t walk? Or talk? Or even breathe right? I have. I guess you would call that anxiety. Like on your first day of school or singing on stage for the first time. I’m here to tell you about my experience with anxiety and how to ¨get over your nerves.¨
Okay, so sad truth is you can’t honesty get over all your nerves; you just gotta breathe. (#thestruggle) In through your nose and out your mouth and learn to be comfortable with what you are doing. Roll your shoulders back. Go to your happy place (like in the movies). Cliché, right? But it works. I remember the first time I performed in front of people. I was so nervous. My palms were sweaty, knees weak, my arms were heavy…😏 (sorry I couldn’t help but throw that one out there 😂). I was so shaky you could hear it in my voice (mind you I had not had any vocal training yet).
On your first day of school you’re worried about finding your classrooms and making friends so your not the ¨odd one.¨ (BTW there is nothing wrong with being ¨odd,¨ okay?) I was not as nervous for school as I was performing. (Advice: don’t let stupid people or jerks tell you who you should and shouldn’t be. You are you so be you! You’re the only one who can.)
With love,
– Jay
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