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Psychologist Leslie Hodge: ‘In society we prefer to push away uncomfortable feelings. We find it embarrassing to sweat and blush from nerves, although we all experience it from time to time. But you shouldn’t ignore or avoid this fear, because otherwise you run the risk of it getting even worse. For example, if you are afraid of speaking in front of a large group, eventually you may no longer dare to speak in smaller groups.
A study from the University of Rochester shows that it is important to reframe fear. Don’t see it as something purely negative, but as a functional messenger that keeps you alert and can help you pinpoint pain points. Think of that fear as a big arrow pointing: You can still grow in this. No matter how uncomfortable it may seem, fear motivates us to learn and continue to develop. So try to overcome the fear of speaking in public and achieve small successes. Talking to a stranger, making slides for your presentation, telling a good story during your coffee break…’
2024-01-07 08:02:25
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