Feeling stuck on a presentation?
When I was invited to speak at a conference in the Netherlands to present the early findings of my doctoral thesis, it felt like an important part of my career. So I diligently worked on my presentation for three weeks, feeling increasingly tense as the date approached.
I’d always thought of myself as a confident presenter, but I was flustered the night before I traveled to the Netherlands. I realized that my presentation was complicated, too long, and didn’t have a central idea. I was so scared of not phenomenally impressing my audience that I was embarrassed about what I’d produced.
When I started to panic, I realized that I needed to step away from my computer. Having little time left to make changes and feeling mentally spent, I knew it was time to pray. As a student of Christian Science, I’ve seen how, when I’ve felt this way in the past, turning to God has always brought calm and direction. I knew that this time wouldn’t be an exception.
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