It’s time for your big interview with the big cheese. What is with the sweaty hands? This is a common nervous response, especially when you want to make a great first impression. To stop those icky palms, you need to distract your brain. When no one is looking, pinch your midriff (aka “love handle”—wherever you have the most to grab) so that it hurts. Hold the pinch for about 10 seconds, as close to handshake time as possible. Your handshake will be confident and sweat-free.
For more easy ways to calm your mind and sooth your soul…
- Reduce Stress: Secrets to Staying Calm in a High-Stress World
- A Makeover for Your Mind
- The Six-Second Exercise that Short-Circuits Emotional Explosions
- The Power of a Personal Mantra