
✨ The anxiety of feeling under pressure and needing to respond quickly can cause sudden panic and make you forget what you want to say.
✨ You might be overthinking what to say, worrying about saying the right thing or how you’ll sound, and overanalysing how you might come across.
✨ You might feel anxious or awkward about being put on the spot and suddenly becoming the focus of someone’s attention, making you feel overwhelmed.
The good news is that you can get past this. A simple tip is to have a few go-to phrases ready in your mind, so you don’t have to scramble for words in the moment. Afterwards, take a moment to reflect on how it went when you used your prepared phrases. You’ll probably realise that it wasn’t as bad as you expected and that people didn’t react negatively to you. The more you practice techniques like this, the more confident you can feel, and over time speaking up can start to feel easier. Find lots of practical advice on dealing with anxiety in my book 📚Ten Times Calmer.
Information for general educational purposes only. Always see your own doctor for advice specific to your situation.