I joked with a group of guys at the bar in the grocery store. Yeah, that's a thing now. I admit I freaking love it. Fred Myers is a huge everything store, just smaller. On my first visit, I was on the verge of shutting down after just selecting a couple of housewares and mapping that section. Running on fumes.
Then, I see a row of taps. A craft beer bar in the store with a great price on growler fills or pints! One midafternoon pint, and the shopping stress evaporated. Perishables are just on the other side, and it was easier to focus and buy more fresh produce, which I find challenging for some reason.
So I want make a good impression there every time, feel comfortable there, and have a hope that I no longer need to dread the weekly shopping trip!
I felt a little anxious today, but saw a chance for a good joke at no one's expense and it went well which relaxed me. I didn't even have a beer today; it did enough to calm me to know that I could.
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"I find that the best way [to increase self-confidence] is to lie to yourself about who you are, what you've done, and where you're going." - Richard Ayoade