Butterflies in the stomach is a phenomenon characterized by the physical sensation of a “fluttery” feeling in the stomach. This sensation can be a physical sensation related to the body’s fight or flight response or it can be an ineffable experience related to the psychology of love or nervousness and excitement.
Lets get back to the nervousness. It is nothing unusual isn’t it? There will always be butterflies fluttering around in your stomach. And if you search on the Internet, you will find more than 101 ways to exterminate your butterflies. Yet, how many of us are really successful in getting rid of these butterflies?
No matter how we prepare for certain situations in life, we always find ourselves becoming anxious and stressed out. These situations could be anything from going to the doctor’s office, having a meeting with your boss at work, or giving a speech at graduation. When you’re anxious or fearful, your blood pressure can rise and you’re stressed out.
Do you want to know the truth about public speakers?
The secret to their success is that they didn’t try to become public speakers! They didn’t try to be like somebody else. They just gave themselves permission to be themselves in front of other people. And much to their surprise, they discovered how much fun they could have doing something most other people dread.
Here’s another secret to get you more relaxed and at ease:
GRATITUDE
Because when your grateful, you think of all of the people, places, and things in your life and how blessed you are to be a part of it. You realize how great this magnificent universe is and the perfection that is your true self. And you allow more of what you truly want in life to occur. And you know what the good news is: this certain way of thinking can be started right away because you’re in charge of that.
So… the next time you feel butterflies in your stomach, please resist the temptation to exterminate them! Rather, learn how you can make your butterflies fly in formation!!!
