| It can be stressful when you join a sport. Meeting | | | | Offer a helping hand. There will be times that |
| new people and not knowing what to expect can | | | | members of your group will need some assistance or |
| create some anxiety. Here are some suggestions on | | | | some help. Be there for the members of your group. |
| how to reduce the anxiety of joining a new sport | | | | For instance, if someone is having a bad day, talk to |
| and meeting new people. | | | | them or help them out. Remember, you need to be |
| Be friendly and outgoing when you join a new sports | | | | a friend in order to make a friend. |
| group that interests you. People want to hang out | | | | Take advantage of the help that is available around |
| with others who are nice and easy going. When | | | | you. If possible, talk to a professional who can help |
| meeting people for the first time, try to remember | | | | you manage your fears and anxieties. They will be |
| their names and give a firm handshake. First | | | | able to provide you with additional advice and insights |
| impressions are important so be nice and smile. | | | | on how to deal with your current problem. By talking |
| Try to be an active member in the group. A lot of | | | | to a professional, a person will be helping themselves |
| groups have officers that perform various duties. | | | | in the long run because they will become better able |
| Volunteer to be an officer or get involved in a | | | | to deal with their problems in the future. Managing |
| leadership position. Getting involved will help you to | | | | your fears and anxieties takes practice. The more |
| get to know the other people in the group. | | | | you practice, the better you will become. |
| Do not force any friendships. Join the group and | | | | Joining a new group can be stressful. Take things |
| enjoy yourself. For instance, you join a bowling group. | | | | slow and do not force anything. You always have the |
| Focus on enjoying bowling and having fun. Friendships | | | | option of leaving and finding another group. There are |
| will begin to develop when you are having fun and | | | | many groups that you can choose from so do not |
| doing what you like to do. Be patient and have fun. | | | | get anxious. Join a group that interests and you and |
| Remember to just be yourself and have a good time. | | | | have fun. The rest will fall into place. |