course, some anxiety before a big moment or a big change is normal and expected—who isn’t nervous starting a new job or going on a first date? It would be weird not to be anxious. You want to make a good impression, you want things to go well, so of course you have the jitters. But here’s the thing: anxiety should match the task at hand. Anxiety before presenting to a crowd of thousands? Sure. But the same level of anxiety before joining a new Pilates class? That’s a mismatch.
