Before beginning a new journey, there are activities I engage in to help prepare myself for success. One goal of mine is making an effort to drink plenty of water, eat nutritious food, and get an ample amount of sleep. Although this may seem obvious, it is crucial for me to not neglect any of these. Like everyone else, I function better when rested. Hunger and sleepiness are states I do not wish to be in, especially on the first day.
I also maintain a clear headspace and attempt to mitigate anxiety. To achieve this, I ruminate on positive thoughts and previous successes. Doing this puts me in a winner mindset and gives me the confidence to accomplish goals. I also found that exercising helps in clearing my mind and getting rid of jitters, and while I have not been exercising recently, I aim to start again.
Being a new apprentice is an exciting, albeit somewhat anxiety-inducing, experience. I'm elated that I have this opportunity to learn and try new things, and the prospect of me joining a host company in the future fills me with joy. But I would be lying if I said the idea of onboarding with a company does not make me nervous. However, I want to channel that nervous energy into something beneficial. Instead of allowing the nervousness to consume me, I instead plan to convert that into inquisitiveness and working hard. I also believe it is important to remind myself that I am still a novice in software development. Gaining knowledge and confidence comes with time and experience.
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