“Imagine entering the event and purposely let your anticipation generate some anxiety and doubt. As you notice your anxiety, practice accepting and wanting those feelings. “OK, I’m imagining myself standing in line at the bank, and now I’m anxious. Really anxious! Yikes, this is scary! But…good. I want this. Right this second I am practicing. This counts!” Linger with your anxiety. Don’t be in a rush to escape the feeling. Hang out with your distress. Give your body-&-mind time to respond to your message of, “I can handle this anxiety, and I want this.”