Self-Talk: 10 Minutes to Go!

Scared nerves
Chest tightening 
Palms sweaty
Throat closing 
Shallow breaths 
Gospel music
Reviewing talking points
Motivational messages 
Positivity 

Came to get what’s mine 
What I earned
Come through confidence 
Breathe out doubt 
10 minutes left until 
Game time 

4 years of work
4 years of growth 
Couple years of stress, incorrect placement 
Funny money folks
Necessary for growth 

Lean into talent 
Finesse those skills
Own your story
Own your place in the room 
Pen ink bleeding 
Shaking off the fear 

Leaning into faith
Breathing deeper
Mouth dry
Butterflies in my stomach 
Logged in 1st
Awaiting the evaluators 
I logged out, it’s too early 
Virtual learning/interviewing 
Microsoft Teams

Quiet house
Calm living room
Natural sunlight 
Portable heater 
Fresh face 
Fresh shower 

Dressed in the pandemic 
Determined to do my best 
Be my best 
Present my best 
For the good of them 
Me
Self-care
I am enough 
I am worthy
I am here  
4 minutes 
Tenure 2020!

2 minutes
Heart palpitations 
Only me I see in the room
Waiting for others to join 
Boom 
8:59am
Game Time!