Me and My Battle with Public Speaking©

Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech?

When you are young, you usually participate in plays. I was even fine in acting classes in high school. I’m not sure what happened to me once I graduated. It was almost as if life had become a little too real for me.

You would think after decades of practice my palms would stop itching hung and sweating every time I know I have to speak in front of others. Meditation works for so many things as my breathing exercises. But being vulnerable in front of others whether it be a single other person or a crowded room somehow stunts me. It makes me feel as though I’m stuck in the hottest sauna with no escape. Now each time I have to speak in front of or to others I imagine myself on a beach in Hawaii with all my loved ones being pampered with every delights imaginable. This is funny since the likelihood of me flying that distance is slimmer than slim. But whatever gets me speaking is a winner to me.

To date, I can’t put my finger on the reason for my fear. I just keep trying to conquer it. Most often I feel as though I’m stumbling on every word, but others tell me, I’ve done just fine. I continue to wonder if they’re all just being nice because they don’t want to hurt my feelings. Then I realize I must be doing something right as I wouldn’t be asked back again and again. Mastering self-confidence needs to become a thing for me and my battle with public speaking.

Me and My Battle with Public Speaking©

By Felina Silver

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