I am overwhelmed by my everyday encounters with fellow virtual entrepreneurs. I am learning the tricks, ups and downs of becoming one with just joining every group that I see on different social media platforms.

As of this time, I struggle a lot because I know that my skills are not enough to become established in this field. There are moments that I doubted myself if I can continue searching for the right formula to become a good Virtual Assistant/SEO Expert/Web Designer/Web Developer/Online Entrepreneur.

I give special thanks to Sir Jay Pasana of Web Internship Program who is my mentor in Web Design, Social Media Management and future lessons that we will tackle under this program. A few years ago, I considered working online after I gave birth to my son but was not able to push thru with my plan because I thought that I need to give my 100% time in taking care of him. Now that he is 5 years old and will be a pre-elementary student next school year, I made my way to study Web Design under his coaching. If I didn’t try enrolling, I will not be able to see the benefits of knowing not just a thing or two about the Web and how I can earn using the Internet.

Another group that deserves a thank you from me is the Team SuperKaizen SEO Webinar. I attended the seminar last Saturday, November 28, 2015. The event was quick but I gained a lot from it. The never heard tools in determining the performance of a site are all new to me. It is really good to be taught by some of the bests namely Mr. Floyd Gonda, Roel Manarang, Fervil Von Tripoli and Nimrod Flores.

And lastly, thank you to Ms. Rochefel Rivera, the woman behind Professional VA Facebook Page. I recently found her group and been watching the tutorials on her YouTube channel. I get to learn a lot with regard to tasks of a Virtual Assistant. I think it is a relaxed and a natural approach of teaching especially to aspiring and first timers like me.

I look forward to having my own clients and be like all of the above mentioned personalities who motivate me every day to focus and reach my online career goals.

I often feel this way whenever I have interviews. Especially an hour or two before the actual time. Why? Is it because I am not prepared or I am not comfortable with my conversational skills? Maybe or maybe not.

I know that it is not just me who goes through the same situation. I think it is normal for a person to be nervous at some point. Even if you are the best applicant and have numerous accomplishments under your sleeves. A few hours before and until the moment you face an interviewer, that electrifying feeling is present. It seems like your last day on earth is now. Hands are shaking like there’s an earthquake. Suddenly forgot your name and where you live. Can’t speak straight, a lot of uhm’s and huh. The things you hold suddenly slip down. Everything is out of control.

Cold palms, palpitations, frequent urination, slurred speech or dysarthria (thanks Google for the extra knowledge) and disorientation are some of the manifestations of my interview jitters. It is too much to handle. I was told to breathe in and breathe out to release the tension. Can’t argue with that. I find it effective.

As explained in Science, “the primary role of breathing is to absorb oxygen and to expel carbon dioxidethrough the movement of the lungs. Muscles that control the movement of the lungs are the diaphragm (a sheet of muscle underneath the lungs) and the muscles between the ribs”. But make sure you do not overdo it. “Shallow over-breathing, orhyperventilation, can prolong feelings of anxiety by making the physical symptoms of stress worse. Controlling your breathing can help to improve some of these symptoms”.

I try to overcome this feeling every time. I have to, or else, I’m screwed and never get the job that I wanted.