Nervousness isn’t something we need to get rid of completely. It has its benefits, like keeping us alert and ready to manage whatever comes our way. If it feels like too much, physical movement and deep breathing exercises can help, even something like moving your body to music to release tension. Nervousness isn’t something we need to get rid of completely. It has its benefits, like keeping us alert and ready to manage whatever comes our way. If it feels like too much, physical movement and deep breathing exercises can help, even something like moving your body to music to release tension.