So winter break has just ended and I just started second semester but I am feeling sad. I feel like I will get used to school again like I did during first semester but after spending a month at home for break, I am just missing home. I miss my family and seeing my dogs. I am not sure when I will be going home soon but I am just feeling pretty down right now. I feel like now that winter break is over that I have nothing to look forward to. I think another reason that I am feeling some anxiety is because I am taking a speech class this semester and my biggest fear is public speaking. Any advice? I could use some help. Thanks.
Be sad for a few days. Accept rather than fight your feelings. It’s okay. You miss your family. You miss your home and your dog. You feel loved and safe there. It’s not all new and unknown at home. Then, decide that you are going to do what it takes to adjust and move on with your semester. Feelings are not permanent, you’ve overcome this feeling in the past and you will again and again.
As far as the speech class goes, try not to panic before it’s even started or barely started. The reason you are taking a class is to learn how to be a better speaker. I would venture to guess that learning how to overcome nerves is part of it. Go online and seek resources on how to overcome public speaking nerves too. There might even be some good YouTube videos on the subject. Seek resources, you can do this!
Hugs to you, OP…lots of kids right now here at CC feeling the exact same way…it’s tough to go back in cold January…but what you’re feeling is 100% normal…its just tough to get through…