: 𝒲 𝑒 𝓁 𝒸 𝑜 𝓂 𝑒 . . . . . . . . ✎
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. : this is my entry for the weekly challenge
. : #OvercomeChall
. : before you proceed
. : i'd like to give you a :cookie: and a :coffee:
I am proud that I no longer have to deal with such intense fear. I am still nervous and hesitant at times, but I am no longer afraid to perform or speak in front of a large group of people. The process of sharing my ideas with my colleagues makes me very happy and motivates me to learn and study more.
1. What are you afraid of?
I am terrified of speaking or performing in front of a large group of people. That being said, an old me has had stage fright from the start.
2. How did you overcome or triumph over your fear?
It was quite difficult. When I'm forced to perform and there are too many eyes in front of me, I feel like I'm trembling. I haven't had that type of exposure since I was a child, which is why I believe I am like that. It's fine with my family, but it's a different story outside the circle. As I get older, there are far too many activities that put me through hardships since academics require that we perform in front of everyone.
With those unsure and judgmental eyes, you're there to dance, act, and sing. People laugh at those who are performing in front of them when I am not yet performing. Some are genuine smiles, but others are judgmental. I heard both criticism and compliments. With those several circumstances, I'm not sure what I'm going to do.
However, because I pursued education, I have improved myself and developed my self-confidence, which is extremely important in my line of work. I was able to overcome my stage fright by practicing becoming a competent teacher both inside and outside of the school. But I didn't do it by myself. There are those who have helped me develop it and who have continued to me even when things have been difficult.
3. How long did it take you to overcome your fear?
It took me 15 years to overcome my stage fright, and I was an introvert back then who has turned into an ambivert now.
4. Do you have any advice for people who might find themselves in a similar situation to yours?
If you struggle from stage fright, that taking it one step at a time is a sign of progress. Don't rush it so you don't hurt yourself, but don't ever give up because overcoming it is a great achievement.
5. Send yourself a message praising and congratulating yourself on overcoming or defeating your fear.
Dear Chen,
The days of several eyes staring at you with mixed and masked emotions, times that made you tremble, are over. You can now talk in front of an audience, and your first presentation in front of higher education officials will be next week. I am really proud of you because you are not the kid who is usually sobbing and requires his mother to come over and assist him with his performance. I'm glad you're not the teen who refuses to report in front of the class.
Chen, you know how grateful I am that the college student who called his mom for aid on the day of the action defense is no longer the person I see today. Yes, you are always reliant on your mom, but not when it comes to showing what you have in front of everyone. Have a good time on your journey. You are on the right track and are achieving your goals. Always to be humble and grateful to everyone. You've got it!
Love,
Self
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