[header] How to avoid being nervous [title] Distract yourself. [step] Distraction is simply paying attention to something else instead of your nervous feelings. Distraction can be a very helpful tool in order to reduce negative emotions in the short-term. 
[substeps] Some examples of ways to distract yourself from feeling nervous include: playing a game, watching television or a movie, cooking, or cleaning. Try relaxing activities to soothe yourself such as: reading, taking a shower, taking a bubble bath, lighting candles or using aromatherapy.