How I Overcame My Fear of Public Speaking

Public speaking has always been a fear of mine, and it's something that I've struggled with for as long as I can remember. The thought of standing in front of a crowd and speaking made my heart race, and my palms sweat. But as my career progressed, I realized that this fear was holding me back from achieving my full potential.

I knew that if I wanted to be successful, I needed to overcome this fear. So, I decided to take action and face my fear head-on. I started by taking small steps, such as speaking in front of a few friends and family members. As I become more comfortable, I began to speak in front of larger groups.

One of the most important things I did was to prepare well. I spend hours researching my topic and practicing my delivery and visual aids. I also learned to breathe and relax my body before speaking.

It wasn't easy, and there were times when I felt like giving up. But I kept pushing myself, and eventually, I found that my fear began to dissipate. Finally, I was able to speak in front of large groups with confidence. So that's how I successfully overcame the challenge of my life.   

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Tharindu kumar (MU/21/178)