Lack In Confidence & Self Esteem

[minnie76]

I keep getting told that I lack confidence, don't promote myself well & I get & nervous & worried at public speaking...... need some advice.......can't keep getting told this as it effecting my emotional well being

[Old_Geezer]

Oh join the club. You, me, most of the folk you see.

It helps if you get used to the things you are nervous about so they become second nature and no longer a worry. As you gain confidence it should help in all you do. But of course you have to be determined to follow through not just think it would be a good idea and not actually do it.

Also posture helps. Are you a slouching along type of person or a shoulders back chest out type ?

Try things out, progress slowly until you feel you are the person you want to be.

[andres]

When you get up to speak ,stand tall,look over their heads and project your voice, loud and clear to the back of the room. Tell yourself that you know as much as, if not more, than anyone else in the room about the subject that you are speaking on. No-one knows just how you are feeling so just go for it. When you've done it once you'll be able to do it again. Good luck!

[237SJ]

"I keep getting told that I lack confidence" Ignore the people who tell you that. Confidence comes from within and it doesn`t matter what people tell you or what they think.

[Fanriffic]

Would joining your local 'Drama Group' interest you?
This would help you get your confidence up and you get to meet lots of new people which might help bring you out of your shell.

[jourdain2]

I joined an assertiveness class at night school - it was brilliant. Look around for one.