Rehearse like a stuntman

http://lifehacker.com/5897207/build-up-your-courage-by-mentally-rehearsing-like-a-movie-stuntman">How to build courage for a tough task.

This is interesting

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johari_window">Johari window

Managing Anxiety

http://ask.metafilter.com/209622/Tips-for-controlling-anxiety">An ask metafilter with tips for controlling anxiety.