I was very nervous to start my new scribe job in the emergency department. Now, over 6 months in, I can confidently say I’m no longer unsure or stressed about the job (for the most part)! Looking back, I am grateful for the way I approached my initial nerves.

My friends and family will most likely describe me as an overthinking, perfectionist, anxious girly. And I honestly wouldn’t disagree. But, starting this new scribe job pushed me to tackle the bad habits I have struggled with for as long as I can remember. These bad habits often caused me stress, anxiety, and fear when starting new things as a complete novice.

Bad Habit #1: Fear of Looking Incompetent