“Re…lax,” I inhale and exhale, dragging the word, doing everything to calm the tension in my body. I shouldn’t be this nervous. Come on, I’m performing to a crowd on Zoom, not some important figure.
You would think I should be used to this by now. After all, I’ve been performing almost non-stop since 2015 but after an uninspiring 2020 plus lock-down, I now feel so strange and out of it, like it’s my first show all over again. I inhale and blow out a large breath, “You can do this.” I say loudly. “It’s just like riding a big girl bike.”
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This is Another Story 
Great story… really rings true.
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Thank you. 🙂
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I like her attitude, feeling a little nervous is better than being overconfident.
My story!
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Very true.
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The things we say to ourselves to force out the tension and relax! Sometimes it’s as simple as remembering overcoming childhood fears. Well told, Yinglan.
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Thank you.
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I guess there would be a whole new learning curve to perform virtually. As another writer said, we never know other people’s struggles.
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Go for it! 🙂
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It must be so difficult to perform in that way. I would imagine the proximity of an audience would be an intrinsic part of performing. Food for thought there.
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I would imagine so because the audience has always been a part of the show and I know it’s very hard to get the genuine audience’s reaction on any virtual platform.
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I like your stream of consciousness here, Yinglan.
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome.
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A big-girl bike. I like that.
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Thanks, it was last minute but I’m glad I snuck it in there. 😀
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I get what you mean, I’ve been virtually training clients since March and I always get nervous when a new client starts.
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I’d imagine it takes lots of practice.
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