This fear started when I was in 5th grade because some of my classmates were very judgmental and they would make fun of you even if you just make a small mistake so I try not to recite. This was probably the reason why I dreaded reciting and making speeches because I know very well that people might judge me. This fear actually became very serious because every time my teacher would make me recite or have a presentation in front of the class, I would get anxious and my heart would beat very fast. I had anxiety for more than 4 years and it was actually a problem because it affected my grades and my confidence to the point I didn't want to go out of my house. When I started 10th grade, I told myself that I have to overcome this fear because if I wont do anything about it, I would have to carry this for the rest of my life. The first step I did to overcome this fear is to recite in class and I was very happy because I was able to do this without feeling anxious so it boosted my confidence. There was a certain instance were in I was able to present in front of the class and some teachers, the product that we are endorsing that requires making a business proposal and encouraging everyone to choose our product.
Finally, I realized that constant exposure to public speaking helped me overcome my fear and it changed my thinking that if I make a mistake, everyone would judge me. I learned that I shouldn't get affected with what other people are thinking about me because it would just make me lose my confidence. Reciting and making speeches in front of the class was not so bad after all because I was able to prove to myself that I can manage to do this as long as I believe in myself. Now I can proudly say that believing in oneself is the key to overcoming fears and improving myself as a person.
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