How I Kill DM Anxiety Every Session | DM Tips

Yeah, I know I post on YouTube, how could I be anxious? But anxiety is pretty much my middle name and that doesn't change behind the DM screen! Here's how I get over dungeon master anxiety and focus on actually running the game! I hope you find some ways that might work for you. You can beat DM anxiety too. You got this!

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Cantrips Media creates handmade notebooks, journals, and stationery products for TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder 2e, and more. It's run by me, Kylie, out of our small studio space near Pittsburgh, PA with the help of my new assistant. I created this channel to help share some of my tips and tricks for D&D 5e as well as how to use some of my creations in your D&D campaigns. Slowly I've started expanding to other TTRPGs! If you'd like to learn more about me or my business, check out our website https://cantripsmedia.com

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00:00 Intro
00:41 Beat What Anxiety Says
3:19 Decrease Play Frequency
4:29 Schedule Prep Time
5:13 Keep a Place for D&D Ideas
5:46 Take a Break
6:24 Play as a Player
7:11 Don't Prepare (at least once)
8:21 Over Prepare
9:29 Get Ideas from Players
10:44 Emergency Resources!
11:21 Take Notes
12:01 Is Your Group Right for You?
14:33 Dive into the Things You Love
15:21 Tell Yourself It's Okay
15:48 Get Professional Help
17:09 Chat With Me!

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