The ability to speak confidently, as well as to express one’s thoughts clearly and intelligibly, has always been highly valued in society. In the modern world, without these qualities it is especially difficult for a person to achieve at least some success in the professional field. And at the household level, it is equally important to be able to defend your opinion, find a common language with people and negotiate.
Instruction manual
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Before you start talking about something, think about whether you know well enough what you want to say. If you do not understand the topic of the conversation, you will never feel confident in front of the audience, getting confused and confused in the conversation, you will look ridiculous. Ponder and plan your speech in advance.
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In order to learn how to speak confidently, you first need to overcome your shyness and lack of confidence in your abilities. If you act boldly, the interlocutors will never feel your fear of them. A strong and persistent desire to achieve the goal will definitely help you. No matter how your heart beats, behave calmly and confidently, stand upright, and look directly into the eyes of your listeners.
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Take a deep breath before you start speaking or talking. The flow of oxygen into your lungs will invigorate and give courage.
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It will be easier for you to get rid of embarrassment, and you will feel more at ease if you do something in front of the audience, for example, pick up a book or open a window, move a chair or write something on a blackboard. You will also feel more confident speaking at the table or holding onto a chair.
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The ability to speak is directly related to the ability to read and listen to smart people. You have a ton of opportunities to get the information you need - books, the Internet, movies, etc. Try to remember some interesting words, bright turns of speech. Constantly engage in self-education.
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Rehearse your performance in front of people. You can use a mirror and a voice recorder for this. Listen to yourself, analyze what can be changed to make your speech more confident.
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Any skill comes only with experience and great practice. If you want to speak confidently - practice more speech. At first you can train for a small audience and soon you will see how your anxiety goes away and confidence appears. Experienced speakers also advise beginners from the very beginning to be friendly with the audience, and then she will reciprocate, and you will feel confident.
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If you have the opportunity and desire to speak confidently, take some acting classes. A psychologist can help you overcome the internal barrier before speaking.