Low Confidence ?

Question

I started back to school recently and i've got asked to do a presentation in front of my Class , I like all my class mates but i've been through a hard time and find it hard to talk infront of anyone.

Last time i did a presentation i could barely talk because i just froze i was so angry at myself because i couldn't do a simple task. I need help on how i can improve to make myself be able to stand up infront of my class mates and talk.

Answer 1

You fear that you will appear inadequate in front of the others.It helps to overcome this fear by speaking to a smaller group of individuals or a single person like the psychologist.

Small steps every day.Gradual exposure to the object of your fear will enable you to conquer it.

The only way to conquer your fear is to face it.Speak to a psychologist as often as you can.This will reduce your fear of inadequacy and enable you to speak in front of more then 1 person until your fear becomes weaker and your self confidence greater untill you reach a point where you are unafraid to speak in front of a large group of people.

You need courage to conquer your fears.There is no magic pill for this.

Answer 2

It might be an idea for you to see a therapist a few times (doesn't sound like you'd need any more than that) to work through what is causing this lack of confidence.

Answer 3

You just need to realize that your teacher is not putting you up there to make you feel nervous or tense. It's a simple class assignment that everyone else will have to go through at some point in school. Presenting in front of people gives you the advantage to share your thoughts with others and it should be anything but nerve wracking.

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Answer 4

If you are having these issues whenever you are in a social situation, like just hanging out at a party, it could be a social anxiety disorder.  If your just doing this when you are doing a class presentation, it's probably just old fashioned stage fright.  Practice your presentation LOTS of times in front of your friends and family.  It will make you feel more sure of  yourself when you to it in class.

Answer 5

The answer is simple.

Dont think too much. You are afraid that people will name you, label you etc. Actually, in reality, people dont. They listen to what u have to say in yr presentation and BOOM, u nailed it. So just be yrself. People care about themselves more than they are concern about others. :)

Answer 6

Try making sure that you know the speech really well,

then when the time comes just remember the speech, making sure you don't focus too much on the people in the room, rather than the words you are reciting

all the best

henry

btw i think baby means she has sympathy towards you , rather thann symphony....

:)

Answer 7

I have the same problem. Try to direct the presentation at one person, look only at that person when youre talking, and then look at another and deal with it as if there are no others in the room, only the one you choose to look at.

Or just pretend theyre all naked and you've stolen their clothes.

Answer 8

Speak to people more, like strangers, get a job in a shop where you have to speak 2 people when serving them. the more you speak to people the more confident u will become.

Answer 9

I also used to have this problem quite alot but over years i learnt one very simple thing... the reason for your nervousness is most likely because you are afraid that people will think yours is bad..theyll pick on you..and what not but if you think about it..do YOU, when watching other ppls presentation.. think about doing that? like when u see a presentation do you go.. omg this is soo **** how can i make the worse out of it for the presenter? i dont think you do.. so why do you think others will do such a thing.. everyone is doing a similiar task and everyone will respect you because THEY know exactly how it feels to be up der and you just shouldnt think about what could be.. just go up there and KNOW that youare going to be good.. close your eyes before teh presentation and imagine a sucessfull presentation in which everyone is happy of what you have done and FEEL it in you that you act as if u have already done it and then do the presentation.. im sure youll be much better off..

Answer 10

I have alot of sympathy towards you. I know how it felt believe me it isn't good is it ?