Deep Down
Nervous. Anxious. Concerned. Worried. Afraid.
If any of these words describe how you feel about your viva then you need to ask why.
They don’t all mean the same thing. Be sure of which best describes the situation, then dig into why. Why are you worried? What’s the reason for your concern? Do you know why you’re feeling this way?
Deep down there is a reason. If you feel negative about your viva, try to unpick the cause.
It’s not wrong to feel any of these things. The viva is important and important events have a way of making us feel nervous and more. If the feeling isn’t helping you to get ready then ask why, reflect and see what the reason might be.
Do you need to know something about the process?
Are you worried about something you’ve heard about vivas and aren’t sure if it’s true or not?
Do you feel concerned about your thesis or prep?
Whatever the reason, uncovering it gives you the means to start resolving that situation. Don’t just sit with the feeling. Find something you can do to shift that feeling.