In the beginning, yes, I would get nervous with a new client. Doubting my skills.
Now, I don't.
EXCEPT 3 wks ago.
My mom referred a client to me, a friend of hers. She's ummm 'upscale'? Living in the pricier part of town, has a housekeeper, spends winter months in Florida, etc? Get the picture? She's accustomed to fancy spas and the like. The last time she had enhancements, she paid a FORTUNE at a VERY posh and fancy-shmancy place downtown montreal.
Soooo I was a little bit daunted, thinking that perhaps if she had paid so much that last time, her nails must have been awesome.
And for the first time in months, I doubted myself and used tips instead of sculpting for her 'French'. Luckily, her nail beds were long enough.
After all was said and done, she says to me "These are much nicer than the ones from 'so-n-so's and you didn't hurt me once"
She's now a regular.
Have faith in yourself and your skills. It makes it a heck of a lot easier than stressing over things. I usually know that, but let nerves get the better of me.
There are always moments where we will question ourselves. Competitions, fussy clients, new products, new techniques, an audience...
It DOES get easier!!
I also think that if we didn't question ourselves, we'd get too cocky and stop learning.
And that wouldn't be a good thing.
In the beginning, I would "fake" confidence. Faking it, as crazy as it sounds, will give you confidence. Be positive. Have faith in yourself. Throw away the negative thoughts and doubts, and say "I can do this" and you know what? You WILL.
Negative thoughts and worries will do naught but cause you grief. Being positive will have positive results.
I know it sounds like malarkey, but the mind is a funny place.
Its also very true; positive thoughts bring positive results.
Check out my post on chit-chat re: "don't quit".
Some food for thought there.
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