How can I develop my communication skills?
I’m a quiet person because i’m shy and i dont know if i have communication skills. I’m afraid to speak how i feel because i get self-conscious of what people think of me of what i say and thats why i get nervous and when i get so nervous i start having a panic attack.
One of the best ways is to join Toastmasters International. They have groups around the world. It’s a non-profit group that helps members learn to be more effective public speakers. They help build confidence and help build public communication skills.
Take a Communication class at your local community college…Currently I’m taking a Speech class which is helping me out. Take any speech class.
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Well… I can suggest something, but I can’t fully answer your question. I was like you a few years ago after I moved to Georgia. I didn’t know anyone there and nobody talked to me at all; some people even thought I had a disability and couldn’t talk. Well before I even moved I had problems talking to people because usually I had someone like my older siblings there to answer for me. So, I began to practice talking to people (not in large groups though). I didn’t want to stay quiet for the rest of my life. At first, when I said something like "hi" to someone I didn’t know, my heart pounded; I was terrified and I thought I would have a heart attack. After I started greeting people, they asked me questions about myself and I timidly answered them one by one.
(sorry don’t mean to put my whole life story in there)
learning how to communicate is like… riding a bike. At first you need training wheels, but later on you go off on your own.
With communication you should probably talk to people with a friend or two (your training wheels). It’s easier to talk to people in a small group, if it’s a big group people might not hear what you say.
Then when you get used to that you should talk to people with one friend (then next time you try it by yourself).
I hope I could help you I know where you’re coming from with your question.
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personal experience
One of the best ways is to join Toastmasters International. They have groups around the world. It’s a non-profit group that helps members learn to be more effective public speakers. They help build confidence and help build public communication skills.
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http://www.toastmasters.org/
Well, if you’re serious, you should just get over it. I suggest just starting up conversations with the people at supermarket lines. I mean they can’t be rude to you. And most of them just love to talk. I was like that, but I knew it was important for me to be louder, so whenever I did talk I made sure to be loud and clear. Then with some pushing myself out of my comfort zones in some comfortable classrooms I’m pretty sure I’m over it now.
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I’ve got a few answers for you:
1) Go onto YouTube and start a video blog. Talk about the world as you see it, and then respond to people’s comments etc. Seeing yourself talk in a video is a very empowering/transforming experience
2) Read this web page – http://www.selfhelpcollective.com/communication-skills.html – and DO at least one thing it recommends
3) Learn to smile more. People respond better to smiley faces. You’ll be surprised how just doing this one thing will make ‘the world’ seem better
Good luck
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