Before I retired to my current online Home Business, I was the Clinical Director for a Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree Program. There were occasions I had to speak at graduation. After being asked, I first had my nerves within a 9-10 level. But the more I prepared & practiced, it did reduce it to about a 3. The school also had me speak at other occasions a few times. I had a similar experience.
Now I don't feel as if I'd be more confident overall, with public speaking, as I was when it was required by a job. I think having to do it on a consistent basis helps. But when a person does need to do it, this train of thought suggested by you is certainly the way to go!
A similar thing affects me sometimes now, when contributing in forums, or like commenting right here, or similar interactions. It might not be quite as intimidating as getting up in public before a crowd of those physically eyeing you. But it still has its scariness. The worry about criticism or getting ignored. Etc. I think maybe some of the help you've offered could also be transferred to those types of situations, as well.
Thank you for adding to the discussion. YES, to everything you've said. I understand about the 'Will I comment? and 'Won't I?' debate entirely. I go through similar myself on a regular basis. Will they like this newsletter? Or will they delete it and unsubscribe in droves? ☺ Scaling helps in all sorts of situations!
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Before I retired to my current online Home Business, I was the Clinical Director for a Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree Program. There were occasions I had to speak at graduation. After being asked, I first had my nerves within a 9-10 level. But the more I prepared & practiced, it did reduce it to about a 3. The school also had me speak at other occasions a few times. I had a similar experience.
Now I don't feel as if I'd be more confident overall, with public speaking, as I was when it was required by a job. I think having to do it on a consistent basis helps. But when a person does need to do it, this train of thought suggested by you is certainly the way to go!
A similar thing affects me sometimes now, when contributing in forums, or like commenting right here, or similar interactions. It might not be quite as intimidating as getting up in public before a crowd of those physically eyeing you. But it still has its scariness. The worry about criticism or getting ignored. Etc. I think maybe some of the help you've offered could also be transferred to those types of situations, as well.
Thank you for adding to the discussion. YES, to everything you've said. I understand about the 'Will I comment? and 'Won't I?' debate entirely. I go through similar myself on a regular basis. Will they like this newsletter? Or will they delete it and unsubscribe in droves? ☺ Scaling helps in all sorts of situations!