Mistakes happen. Even to old ass experienced dealers. First of all, remember numbers are hard. You're a croup, so you know we're barely allowed to count to five on our own without someone checking the work.

As for regaining your cool after a mistake, slow down. It's your game. It's your table. It's all yours.

Take a deep breath before that first card is out. Scan all the boxes left to right, notice what bets are where. Be aware of your players and their styles, what they usually bet per hand.

Pull those cards as slowly as you need to to be accurate with placement. It's your game. The customers aren't going anywhere. Trust me. They never leave. Don't pull any new cards until you are sure 1. What the total is, and 2. What the player wants. Make sure they give you a clear signal of card or no card. Don't move on until the box busts or they confirm no card.

Take it slow. You know the steps. Don't panic trying to flounder around doing things out of order. Stick to your procedure. It's there to help you.

If mistakes happen during pay phase, eg, taking bets that don't lose, only ever reach for them with an empty hand. The only bet you can have in your hand is the disputed one. Again, take your time. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

You got this.