Each and every person has their own fear. Some may be more severe than others, but there is always something that causes us to be frightened.
In my case, it is speaking in public or giving some type of speech, I tend to be someone quite shy and not always willing to speak up. I am definitely comfortable with my friends around, carrying a conversation or a group discussion, but when it comes to standing up and delivering my opinion I completely freeze.
When we were first introduced to the POL's I was truly overwhelmed. How was I going to stand up in front of an audience and speak for 10 minutes? 10 minutes!! As soon as this fully processed my mind, I knew it was impossible, I was sure that I was never going to be capable of doing such thing.
In my case, it is speaking in public or giving some type of speech, I tend to be someone quite shy and not always willing to speak up. I am definitely comfortable with my friends around, carrying a conversation or a group discussion, but when it comes to standing up and delivering my opinion I completely freeze.
When we were first introduced to the POL's I was truly overwhelmed. How was I going to stand up in front of an audience and speak for 10 minutes? 10 minutes!! As soon as this fully processed my mind, I knew it was impossible, I was sure that I was never going to be capable of doing such thing.
As the weeks carried on, this POL topic was constantly a huge worry, I kept on thinking of possible ways to conquer this fear, in order to present appropriately, but nothing came up. Once I knew my topic and what I was going to say, rehearsing was a must. Putting my POL into much practice was absolutely the only way I was going to speak without hesitation or doubt in my mind.
Finally the first prototype was due, we were told to complete our presentation and be ready to present it to two of our peers, of course this is nothing compared to the actual POL, but it is still a great accomplishment. When it was my time to present, I immediately shoved my fears away and proceeded with my presentation, not letting any difficulty get past me.
Finishing off my POL I was glad of what I had achieved, I was able to overcome this fear of mine and continue with my presentation. I am now looking forward for this up coming POL and tend on practicing it in much depth.
Finishing off my POL I was glad of what I had achieved, I was able to overcome this fear of mine and continue with my presentation. I am now looking forward for this up coming POL and tend on practicing it in much depth.