The first day wasnt so bad, i knew the other lifegaurds , and they were friendly, plus there wasnt alot of people in the pool. but my second day i was really nervous, i thought everyone was looking at me while i was on the stand and i thought everyone thought i looked stupid, and alot of the parents were looking at me too, aww i just hope today goes better, i try to be friendly and smile, i just wish people were friendly and not so critical. and today i have a feeling the pool is going to be packed which is even worse for me, more stress.
2007-06-19 03:24:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
its an indoor pool.
2007-06-19 03:56:52 · update #1
yea well the people at the pool notice me, this one arab guy was staring at me like the whole day, then he comes near me while im on both stands and he just annoyed me, i knew he noticed my anxiety, then my friend was there with his family and they notice me freaking out, just by the way i was breathing heavily and they were pointing at me and saying ****, y should i go to work if i dont enjoy it, yes ive only worked there 3 days but that should be enough time to get used it, then i was tlaking to one of the other lifegaurds in the lfiegaurd room and she was like aww im so fustrated and i knew it was b/c of me, she said i hate how this one person always freaks out, and im the only one, cause she was talking about the other lifegaurds, then im talking to my boss and she said i think u got some personal issues. and shes right i do, i need to see my doctor but as ive said a million times my parents wont let me, i feel alone, i am so nervous about wat will happen tomorrow at work... gahhhh
2007-06-19 12:32:30 · update #2
breathe deeply.......
prayer
meditation
focus
what you think will become your character
pray, meditate and focus on the one word:
PEACE
breathe deep......
peace
peace
peace
2007-06-19 04:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are a winner! You are obviously an accomplished swimmer who was able to qualify to become a lifeguard in the first place. You also probably underwent training which you passed based purely on your proven abilities.
When you are poolside, people look to you as the one in charge. Parents know that because you are there, their children are safe. Even if you are young, they will still recognize your authority provided that you use it fairly.
Relax, if they look at you, its only because you alone are the one on the stand. Continue to be friendly and smile, an soon they will start to smile back. Try to look confident even if you are feeling troubled. In time you will realize that the worst critic at the pool is the one wearing your swimsuit, and he is on your side. Good luck in your new job.
p.s. Chicks dig Lifeguards!
2007-06-19 10:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people at the pool might seem to be looking at you, but they are really too busy having fun to even notice the lifeguard 99% of the time.
Don't worry, just do your job and try to enjoy it.
2007-06-19 10:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by math_prof 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah- people suck with their staring and unfriendliness. Just remember you're there to save their LIVES if they start to drown. Don't be self-conscious. A lifeguard is a very important job at the pool, and those people should be looking at you with respect.
2007-06-19 10:42:44 · answer #4 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people don't even notice the lifeguards because they are busy swimming. Relax and just work on getting tan.
2007-06-19 10:38:16 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel Bitchface 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive noticed that the more friendly you are with people they tend to act more jerky with you..just ignore them and do what you have to do dont let them stress you out its the summertime relax and have fun
2007-06-19 10:30:03 · answer #6 · answered by Golden_Goose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋