Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:03 am
Here's a little exercise for some of you who care to participate.
I've started this session yesterday. It's been 3 full weeks since I've started the program and I have changed significantly. At this point, my self confidence and esteem has increased. I feel like I can take on almost anything. I stress almost because today, I was thinking about joining a public speaking program. My fear of socializing and embarrassing myself in front of others started to creep up. Thankfully, my skills from session 3 kicked in and I allowed to feel the anxiety and soothed myself with positive self talk.
I went online and checked out a local Toastmasters club (which is practically down the street and around the corner). There's a weekly meeting every Thurs. I am commited to be guest and take a look. One expectation that I have right now is that I'll be ok, no matter the circumstance.
Would any of you like to list some positive expectations that I may get out of this? I feel like I'm ready for this and that it would be a great opportunity to put my new skills to the test.
I was a very shy shy person and hated to socialize, even amongst my group of friends. I've self diagnosed myself w/ a stuttering/mumbling problem and hated the thought of looking like stumbling idiot when trying to speak to others. This doesn't affect me so much anymore and I thank God and this program for that.
I've started this session yesterday. It's been 3 full weeks since I've started the program and I have changed significantly. At this point, my self confidence and esteem has increased. I feel like I can take on almost anything. I stress almost because today, I was thinking about joining a public speaking program. My fear of socializing and embarrassing myself in front of others started to creep up. Thankfully, my skills from session 3 kicked in and I allowed to feel the anxiety and soothed myself with positive self talk.
I went online and checked out a local Toastmasters club (which is practically down the street and around the corner). There's a weekly meeting every Thurs. I am commited to be guest and take a look. One expectation that I have right now is that I'll be ok, no matter the circumstance.
Would any of you like to list some positive expectations that I may get out of this? I feel like I'm ready for this and that it would be a great opportunity to put my new skills to the test.
I was a very shy shy person and hated to socialize, even amongst my group of friends. I've self diagnosed myself w/ a stuttering/mumbling problem and hated the thought of looking like stumbling idiot when trying to speak to others. This doesn't affect me so much anymore and I thank God and this program for that.