Friday, March 5, 2010

Journal 3: Old Fears



Most people definitely have fears and I'm also afraid of speaking in front of people. Whenever I speak in front of many persons, I feel so nervous. It is hard to overcome to me. For example, if I had a presentation in my class, I could not explain very well despite I had prepared enough. In front of people, my hands get wet and my voice waver. Moreover, I can't remember what I have to speak and make an eyecontact with audiences. Eyecontact is one of important points in communications. Besides, I think I make people take a nap sometimes. A good speaker is who has a sense of humor and ability to make a strong and high voice. However, whenever I'm getting nervous, my voice is very low.

To overcome my fears, I tend to imagine the presentation over and over before I'm in front of audiences. It is one of effective methods to get over my fears. I'm suppose to have a presentation and practice to do my best. Sometimes I've practiced for my test like music or presentation in front of my mom. My mom really enjoyed it and she gives me a lot of advices and let me feel more comfortable in a real situation. And I took a communication skills class to overcome it. It allows me to know a variety of information about specific speaking skills.

Furthermore, one famous person I admire is Oprah winfrey. There are many things to learn from her like talking with others very well, so I read a book that is written by her in Korea. Reading books was also good way to promote my ability. Even I still have that fear, it gets better than before. As drinking much water and taking deep breath, I will be able to concentrate more and do my good job. I'm trying to face my fears and just enjoy it.

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