How to Deal With Fear of Social Networks

You can be scared of public speaking and yet it is one of the most beneficial skills anyone could learn. How is that? It's because when you deliver a speech or perform in front of an audience, you are giving them your gift and blessing. As a result you become their hero and you love every minute of it. This is why many people have a fear of public speaking and how to overcome it.


Your first step in overcoming your fear of public speaking is to determine what exactly scares you. While many are familiar with public speaking by heart, others need to look it up on the internet for some help. When you know exactly what makes you anxious then you can work on eliminating it. In fact, one great way to gain confidence while in public is to do a speech from the comfort zone. If there are no 'comfortable' words coming to mind then you can use the comfort zone technique.

The speech needs to be short and you need to start in the middle. Speak about something you are very passionate about. Be humorous but make sure you keep it not just off-color. You don't want to scare people by showing off your innermost fears. You want them to laugh and gain confidence in you. It can be very difficult to bring humor to your inner fears however, once you overcome those your communication skills will soar.

Public speaking is something that everyone does but some people are very uncomfortable with it. If this is you then you can help yourself by making your speech as short as possible. If it takes you five minutes to read your speech and memorize everything then you're wasting your time. Instead, take five minutes to think of ten key things that scares you and relate them to your audience.

The next step is to list your top ten fears. Write down the fears that you are very afraid of. This will give you a head start on overcoming your problems. In our society we are constantly told what we are afraid of but how do we know? Once you have identified the fears you will have an easier time getting over them.

Now, you want to tell your audience that you know these things are real and there is nothing scary about them. It may sound like a lie to convince them but if you use this method you will be amazed at the results. You may not get anyone to agree with you but they will agree with you because they are scared of the same thing. This is where having an alternative solution to your fear will really help.

Do something that scares you every day. Use your imagination and figure out other ways to deal with your fears. Instead of running away from your fears use them as learning experience.

When you talk in public many people will look at you differently. They will think you are nuts. When you go out and speak in front of others you will be looked at differently. The best way to avoid these types of situations is to overcome your fears about public speaking.

If you are afraid that people will laugh at you do something that scares you every day. Do not be afraid to laugh at yourself. Most of us do not like the looks of self-conscious people so start looking at funny videos instead of watching yourself in embarrassing situations.

Use social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and StumbleUpon to view funny videos. These websites are loaded with great stuff. Many people get into trouble by not being politically correct. However, using social networks can help you overcome these worries. You can post anything that scares you and it may not even show up on the newsfeed.

Do something that scares you every day. Speak to yourself in the mirror. If something scares you then write it down. Overcoming your fears can take time but it is possible. Start today so that tomorrow you can sleep better knowing that you are always safe.