When life haunts you to the point that you lose your voice, how do you gain it back?
How do you overcome the fear of speaking in public?
You've been hiding in the shadows for too long and you feel as though your voice isn't being acknowledged ~ you're not alone and I've got to be honest: these right here are tips that will help you overcome your fear. So, let's get right into it!
Looking back at my childhood, I was a curious child, I wanted to know more and say more but as I grew, society traumatized my free spirit. I reached a point where discussing my thoughts and emotions became impossible. My childhood memories became nightmares, and my environment contributed a great deal to this trauma. There was no room for expressing myself just like I saw in Disney films. It made me feel like I was living in a fantasy world that can never become my actual reality. This made me scared, insecure, shy, and anxious, every single day of my life, and unable to share my ideas in public.
Glossophobia is the paralyzing fear and panic of speaking in public. Many people with this fear avoid speaking in public or they suffer through visible shaking of hands and shaky voice, uncontrolled sweats, shortness of breath, distorted speech, etc., that tampers with their mental health and leaves them embarrassed.
If you struggle with glossophobia and have been seeking ways to overcome it, you've come to the right place. At Primarald TV, we've compiled a list of tips to help you conquer your fear of public speaking. Keep reading to discover them!
1. Be Your Unique Self
This might sound cliché, but it is the truth. Trust me, nobody can do it better than you.
Exposing oneself to multiple public speaking opportunities is a crucial step toward overcoming glossophobia. Repeat this after me, "My perception matters, and I am worth being heard!"
Be real. Don't try to be anyone else.
2)Plan and arrange your points and ideas clearly.
When your thoughts are disorganized, it indicates that you might not be listening attentively or grasping the message, or perhaps you're not prepared or you're experiencing a flood of multiple ideas all at once.
if you notice, the moment you open your mouth to speak, what typically follows are disjointed words that leave you feeling embarrassed and hesitant to speak again. Communication requires organizing your thoughts in order, starting from step A to Step B. So make sure you have a clear mental image on the idea you'll like to share .
3) Say positive things to yourself to reduce the weight of tension.
There's no magic, positive emotions reduce stress and boosts productivity. Try this exercise, draft down some positive affirmations and repeat them whenever you feel nervous.
4) Try to ease yourself from tension with humors and jokes.
Humors when properly used, helps to reduce your blood pressure and heart rate. It will reduce the mental stress that comes with public speaking. Be free, relax and loosen up.
5) Practice aloud, practice in front of family and friends.
Fortunately, the fear that comes with speaking in public shaped my life!
Nah, I'm joking, it ruined everything. I realized that it takes determination, persistence and practice to help one get rid of glossophobia.
The secret to overcoming the fear of speaking in public is preparation and experience. Friends and family are people too. So, practicing in front of them or in front of a mirror will help you feel more comfortable.
Take a bold step forward and share your wonderful ideas with the world today. Commit to a series of practice sessions before giving a speech, and bravely gather experience through presentations . This will make you grow naturally comfortable and build confidence. So speak up!
Being nervous is natural and can never entirely fade away. However, you can turn those negative energy into positive energy by saying positives things to yourself and accepting the fact you're unique. Consider participating in public discussions or utilizing platforms that offer opportunities for public speaking.
How do you feel about speaking in public? Feel free to share with us in the comments below.
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