i am low on confidence while talking to a group of people. What should i do to talk confidently?

Answer 1

I used to have such problem too. To overcome ur shyness and to have confidence,firstly u ve got to look at the mirror and try saying some verse.
Observe how ur's facial reaction and smile in between to appear natural.

Once u have confidence over the mirror,u'll b able to overcome ur fear.

Good luck.

Answer 2

you are feeling that you are low in confidence. This feeling itself makes you to fall into worse situation while talking in a group. That moment itself you will start feeling conscious of what you are speaking. Then as a consequence, fear comes and the level of your confidence again goes down.
If this is what happens in your case, I think you need a bit of concentration. It helps in increasinging one's confidence level. Each and every moment you should feel that you can be the best. It should be done carefully, it may result in otherwise. That means if it goes in wrong way, then it will give you some negative emotions like jealousy and so on.
When you are talking in a group, people from different category will be there. Some may be above your intelligence level and vice-versa. Its better, you can raise your confidence level by practicing alone or with your close friends. You can discuss any topics with your freinds. Or else, pick up any topic you like, go infront of mirror, start speaking. I hope, it is going to work. Always try to think positive.
you just think freind, in this earth, how many impossible things were made possible. You can also do this. One day you will get what you want.

Answer 3

HI dear,
Its not what you can do, its much abt what you want to be!
The people who are low on confidence are usually afraid of making mistakes, criticism and taking risks. They usually think that they do not deserve whatever it is.
So here are the things you need to take in consideration:
First of all you need to stop whatever you are doing, open up your mind and think what exactly is stopping you from communicating freely. Recognising the problem will take you to the solution.
2> Remember it is better to make a mistake than not do anything. Failure is the part of success. So take calculated risks.
3> Everything you see around, you deserve it.
4> Make a point of view on everything you see, hear & believe with respect to you.
5> Make sure you are justified and assertive while you speak.
All the best.

Answer 4

If possible then try keeping this in your mind forever.

That the group of people outside although have confidence, they nevertheless lack courage; which incidentally only you have.

Let confidence be with others, and allow them to be confident; but at the same time be sure that you use only courage and not confidence, since it is there with every body.

Answer 5

See friend, your knowledge is your strength. On any topic you would like to speak, prepare your self in advance, rehearse it in a room keeping time factor into account. Later when you are on time to that specific speech again rehearse it in front of a mirror. While doing so observe your body language and its postures and accordingly correct it. When you satisfied your self and then go into the group and deliver you speech. I am dam sure now you will be confident enough and you find it excellent. Then give me your feed back through yahoo answers, I will be happy.

Answer 6

You need to identify your problem clearly. Is it because of your are not having confidence or not known about the subject you need to discuss or it is because lack of communication skills or it is because of stage fear or some thing else. If you are able to do that, then you can win. Try to read inspirational stories or watch movies. Build your confidence first, then you can do what ever you want to do. ALL THE BEST.

Answer 7

Ask questions about the topic at hand. Care about the answer and the answerer. After a time of consistent behaviour of this sort, you will be regarded as one of the most significant people in whatever group you are in. That will boost your confidence.

This is not theory. I use this technique deliberately to bring difficult projects to a successful conclusion.

Answer 8

Remember that the people to whom you are speaking do not have the ability to decide who you are and what you are worth. A set of words only lasts so long, but the person behind them lasts forever.

Also, the more frequently you speak up, the easier it will become. Learning to deal with the nerves (while in the circumstances) is what will help you overcome them.

Answer 9

Dont worry about spelling mistakes or fluency while speaking.
Speak slowly and think before u speak.
Dont worry "what others would think of me?"
Jus think ' I should live up to my ambitions and only for the sake of goodness'
follow your intuition and you ll gain confidence.
All the best.

Answer 10

know what your talking about and it will boost your confidence. You may be nervous because you don't like people looking at you but remember everyone is nervous some times.