Slay Your Social Anxiety Monsters: A Guide for Ambivert Presenters
Presentations. Ugh. As an ambivert, I crave social connection but also need downtime to recharge. Public speaking? It used to trigger my social anxiety monsters into a full-on monster mash. I’m talking answering-the-door-anxiety levels of dread.
Social anxiety loves to ambush us with specific fears, and three of its favourites are all-stars in public speaking situations:
Fear of Negative Evaluation:
We envision the audience dissecting our every word and gesture. Classic social anxiety monster move
Fear of Scrutiny:
Feeling like we’re under a microscope, with every flaw magnified. You know, social anxiety monster specialty
Fear of Unfamiliar Situations:
Public speaking throws us into uncharted territory, which can be terrifying for people with social anxiety – it’s practically the social anxiety monster’s theme park.
But wait! There’s a light at the end of the presentation-filled tunnel. Here are two ways to slay those social anxiety monsters before they steal your spotlight:
Reframe Your Thinking:
Instead of assuming negativity, remind yourself the audience wants you to succeed. They’re there to learn from you, not unleash their inner critic. Remember, it’s about reframing, not feeding the social anxiety monsters.
Preparation is Key:
The more prepared you are, the less room there is for anxiety. Practice your presentation, rehearse your delivery, and anticipate potential questions. By preparing, you become the presenter, not a social anxiety monster chew toy.
Feeling overwhelmed by public speaking as an ambivert? You’re definitely not alone
If you’re curious about what presentations are like for introverts and ambiverts, then leave me a comment below.
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