I have my husband hold my girl ( or let her lay on his lap, and he just keeps her from moving around too much) after she's just woken up, and then I clip her claws- 1 paw day, every 2 weeks. The first time, she fought and cried like I was hurting her (but I was being careful not to obviously). The second time, she was fine with it and just didn't like how long it could take. She will get better the more often you do it, but don't be nervous or worried when you do it, just sit down and get it done with, and she'll figure out that there's nothing to be afraid of.