I have found a new job. It is about protecting the oceans, so I am very excited about it. I also need to learn a whole lot because even though I have been fascinated by the marine environment my whole life, I do not consider myself an expert.
In the library I’ve found a few books that will come in handy, but they will not be enough. I have spent many hours underwater as a scuba diver too. This is probably a good start. but it is not enough. I will need training and lots of learning from peers.
Fortunately they will help me out with that at the new work.
The other issue is the impostor syndrome.
This is a new situation, I have little experience that seems relevant. Am I going to be able to hold my own? Will I contribute to the mission?
Will the oceans be even a little bit better off because of my work?
This feels daunting, and I do not know where to start.
My therapist said that anxiety and excitement are physiologically pretty much the same thing. So when we feel anxious, we should try telling ourselves that we are excited.
Apparently, often our brains will believe it and swap out anxiety for excitement.
I hope that works, because I am quite excited about this new job.
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