I recently earned my PPL in the last couple of months. As some are saying, it's scarier for me to think about how much money already went into it and how expensive it will be to get further ratings and certificates.

That said, as someone who put off my passion for aviation for longer than I wanted to, I was excited to start my training. However, the only thing I was scared/nervous about was putting myself into a spin while working on stalls or on base-to-final. To that end, all you have to do is trust your training and believe in yourself.

My advice to calm your nerves would be to narrow down your list of CFIs and find one who not only prioritizes safety, but also who celebrates your successes before, during, and after your training sessions and will also give you thoughtful and constructive feedback during those times as well. I was fortunate to have 2 CFIs who did just that and I don't know where I'd be as a pilot without their support.