A new job can be exhilarating… and nerve-racking. You understood your old job, and the way things were. With this new job, you may have a new boss, new office, and new coworkers which can cause apprehension or stress. Here are six tips to help you adjust:

Learn to learn. Be open-minded. Don’t be afraid to ask your co-workers and your boss questions. You will be surprised at how much you can gain if you listen to their answers.

Stay Positive. If you start to have negative thoughts about your new position, create a list of all the positive things this job has to offer and why you took it. Review this list should you start to feel down.

Don’t listen to office gossip. There may be some “well meaning” people who try to tell you some awful things about various people and even the organization. Don’t be swayed. Make your own opinions based on your personal interactions.

Realize you are not alone. Everyone, including your boss, was once new and had to adjust. If they could adjust, so can you! Be friendly. Introduce yourself and then listen more than talk. Cultivating good relationships can be very comforting, and people like good listeners.

Ask for feedback. After a couple of weeks, ask your boss how you are doing. They can guide you on how to improve and also how wonderful you’ve been doing!