Here's how you can preemptively tackle stress during your internship.

Early in my career, I often found client presentations daunting due to a fear of public speaking. One particularly stressful instance was a pitch to a large potential client. Reflecting on past experiences, I recognized that public speaking triggered my anxiety. To manage this, I started preparing meticulously, rehearsing extensively, and seeking feedback from peers. Gradually, I developed confidence in my presentation skills. This self-awareness and preparation not only reduced my anxiety but also enhanced my ability to deliver effective presentations, demonstrating the value of understanding and managing stress triggers proactively.

College is a great time to begin cultivating self-awareness of stress triggers. During your internship, you can practice some healthy coping mechanisms to take into your career. If your college experience is like mine - it's a pressure cooker of deadlines and challenging expectations. (GA Tech Chem E graduates have fortitude.) It may be easy to reflect and identify patterns of situations or social interactions that push you out of your comfort zone. Unfortunately, the college environment taught unhealthy coping skills, like work binging, time debting, competitive team dynamics, and lack of self-care. As you intern in the corporate environment, you want to channel your self-awareness, be proactive, and practice healthier coping skills.

Stress can be both an asset and a burden; it can drive creativity and achievement when managed properly, but excessive or prolonged stress can lead to burnout. Balancing stress levels is key to harnessing its positive aspects while avoiding its detrimental effects.

Conócete para conquistarte. El autoconocimiento es clave para gestionar el estrés. Identificar los factores que lo desencadenan, como plazos ajustados o hablar en público, te permite anticiparte y desarrollar estrategias para afrontarlos. Una vez que conoces tus puntos débiles, puedes transformarlos en fortalezas.

One thing I live by now, is being able to differentiate work tasks based on urgency and importance. This helps me focus my energies, and eliminates stressing over work not going smoothly because key tasks are neglected. Urgent & important = priority Urgent, but not important = can wait Important, but not urgent = can wait

In my experience it is always better to be proactive than reactive. I have a set of notes daily to keep me on track. I schedule time for everyone as needed and schedule time for me. These two simple things help reduce stress and help keep you focused and organized.

La planificación es la brújula que te guiará hacia el éxito y te ayudará a evitar el estrés. Infórmate sobre tu rol y la empresa, establece un horario realista y equilibrado que incluya tiempo para descansar y recargar energías.

La comunicación clara y transparente es fundamental para evitar malentendidos y reducir el estrés. No temas preguntar si tienes dudas o necesitas aclaraciones. Una comunicación fluida con tu supervisor y compañeros te permitirá trabajar en equipo de manera más efectiva y te brindará la tranquilidad de saber que estás en el camino correcto.

As an intern, your primary role is to ask questions and learn from the answers provided. You don't need to have all the answers yourself. Instead, focus on being proactive and showing genuine interest in the tasks at hand. Engage actively with your mentors and colleagues, seeking their insights and advice. Being a good listener is essential, as it allows you to absorb and apply new knowledge effectively and quickly. Remember, this internship is an opportunity for growth, so take advantage of every learning moment, embrace challenges, and use feedback constructively to improve your skills and understanding. By doing so, you'll maximize your experience and pave the way for future success.

In my experience if you have weekly one on ones with your managers and supervisor you have a better form of communication. Providing an opportunity for them to discuss any issues openly while creating a safe place they can do it in. I’ve always lead my teams with an open door policy to ensure open communication. Listen well and empower them during conversations it creates trust, lessens stress and sets a clear line of communication.

Nunca descuides tu bienestar físico y mental. Prioriza el descanso, la alimentación saludable y el ejercicio. ¡Un cuerpo y una mente sanos son la base para afrontar cualquier desafío con energía y positividad!

In college, you may have rebelled against the good healthy habits you had while at home. As you intern, you want to get back to the basics, including adequate rest, hydration, nourishing food, and movement. This benefits more than your resilience. Self-care helps you be at your best & to succeed. Making time for breaks by scheduling different people for one-on-one meetings builds relationships. Adequate rest & hydration supports mental & emotional health. To best deliver you need to absorb and learn as fast as possible from the team. Interns can encounter generational bias where you are expected to be an inconsistent performer. By making a great impression and overcoming bias, you can earn trust and build a referral network.

Muito importante ter o autocuidado, pois somente assim, irá procurar o autoconhecimento, do que gera estresse e como pode ser tratado, quando nos conhecemos e as formas que conseguimos relaxar nosso corpo, temos total controle sobre os conflitos internos e externos

Recuerda que los errores son oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo. La adaptabilidad es tu mejor herramienta para enfrentar los desafíos de tus prácticas. Abraza los cambios y aprende de los obstáculos.

One thing I find helpful is earthing. Every morning I wake up early while enjoying a cup of coffee I walk my yard barefoot for 10-15 minutes every day while relaxing my mind. This is a powerful way to start the day with the right step forward.