Waiting for interview results and butterflies in the body and mind

I recently gave interviews for a dream company. All rounds went well… or atleast I think so. Conversations were smooth, coding went decent, discussions felt positive. Interviewers were nodding.. so I walked out feeling hopeful.

And now the real struggle has started.

This waiting period is something else. On one side, I am already imagining the offer mail, the new role, telling my parents proudly, seeing that happiness on their face. Even my spouse is excited and hopeful.

On the other side, my brain is playing games.

“What if I shouldn’t have said that one statement?” “What if the interviewer didn’t like that answer?” “What if they expected something else?” “Did I overshare? Did I undersell myself?”

Why does mind do this? Right now it’s just butterflies… in body and mind.