I have difficulty with communication.
I am a really shy person. I'm currently in a graduate program which requires lots of presentations, but they always make me feel stressed out and less confident. How can I get more confident?
Anxiety,Stress
<p>Have you tried rehearsing to yourself or a trusted friend what you will present to the class? &nbsp;&nbsp;<br></p><p>The more confident you feel in a safe space, the more chance there will be of making the same presentation to a larger group.</p><p>Giving presentations is not necessarily a difficulty with communication. &nbsp; It has more to do with performance than expressing yourself clearly.</p><p>Practice, practice, and practice, until you see yourself improve in how you present.</p><p>Also, keep in mind that whatever anxiety you may feel about making a mistake, the audience is almost alway much more forgiving than the person who feels anxious.</p><p>Anxiety heightens fear, so whatever concerns you have, check if they are growing from anxiety instead of a realistic assessment of your abilities or audience receptivity.</p><p>Good luck!</p>