This #39c3, I gave four talks/workshops! And I guess from the outside it could make the impression that that's always easy for me? So I thought it could be interesting to share some reflections on that:
When I submit a session, I'm usually really excited about it! Then, when the event approaches, I realize that I need to *prepare* it! /o\ And often feel pretty stressed and worried about that, which makes my stomach ache. I sometimes procrastinate it until I can no longer delay it.
This Congress, I often did some last-minute preparation of a session on the evening before. I considered cancelling one session, because I felt it was not "good enough".
I always have some stage fright, and hope that I won't make a fool of myself. As soon as the session starts, though, adrenaline takes over and I'm usually having a pretty good time on stage.
Overall, I think I understood my "worry cycle" a bit better this year. Being able to anticipate it makes it easier to handle.
Deep breathing with exhale longer than inhale works (activates the vagus nerve).
