Why can't I talk easily in front of my class?
Anonymous
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Feb 18, 2018
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its normal to be a bit nervous in front of so many people. many people experience that and its a natural feeling :)
Anonymous
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Mar 3, 2018
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Being afraid to talk openly in front of people you’re not close with can be very difficult. It’s completely normal to feel anxious when having to talk in front of a class.
Anonymous
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Mar 28, 2018
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Many people have a fear of public speaking. It can cause anxiety in some. You can practice in front of a mirror.
Anonymous
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Apr 5, 2018
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it is not easy when you come in front of a class and openly talk about a certain topic even if it is a presentation of something so simple. We are self conscientious because we've always been made fun of we are not always given to support to be strong when we are trying to express a belief so it is very easy for us to not be able to talk in front of a class it's very intimidating
SpiritAlchemistAlexandra
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Apr 6, 2018
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There is a deep fear in the human collective about speaking the truth because on this planet, so many have been persecuted and continue to be persecuted for speaking the truth. If you have trouble speaking up, you are only tapping into this energy from the collective and also from your own past. Focus on aligning with the truth that is within you because when you are confident in your own truth, speaking your truths will come more naturally.
Anonymous
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Apr 7, 2018
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This sounds like social anxiety. When I am in class, I'm often riddled with anxiety. When I have to talk, that anxiety spikes. Perhaps you are afraid of judgement from your peers
Anonymous
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Apr 12, 2018
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I'm also. Don't be afraid of them. If you're afraid, you can't talk easily. Don't care about your class too much, just think "oh I'm going to tell a joke"
Anonymous
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Apr 13, 2018
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public speaking is something that a lot of people struggle with including myself. its completely normal to be scared to talk infront of people
Anonymous
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Apr 14, 2018
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Because you're a great observer, you can notice little things. It means whenever you have everyone's eyes on you, you're still aware of what's going on around you and it can makes you nervous. That's pretty normal!
JordanC
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Apr 15, 2018
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It's normal to be nervous when speaking to groups of people; even the best speakers in the world suffer from nerves!
There are several things you can do to make talking to audiences easier. Firstly, prepare what you are going to say in advance if you have the chance. This might be writing a speech, making cue cards, bullet points or a presentation.
Secondly, practice what you want to say. Start by going over what you want to say in the mirror. Focus on the way you present yourself and the way you speak. Once you've done that a couple times do the same again but in front of your parents or friends. Don't be scared to ask for feedback.
One of the key elements of confidence is simply acting confident. Fake it till you make it! The people in the audience won't notice how nervous you are, they don't know your heart is pounding or there are a million thoughts running through your head. Make yourself look confident even if you aren't feeling it. Smile, hold yourself high, look your audience in the eyes.
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