How did you build your own self-confidence?

When I gave my first speech in class 9th on the topic “self-confidence”. I’m pretty sure; I don’t have confidence as I had stage fear because of overthinking too much about other people's thoughts. I believe every audience does judge me but one thing that most of us forget was- “No one is perfect”. Everyone does mistakes, perhaps only those who practice more and more can become perfect. I kept practicing the speech for 1 week to make sure I don’t forget it during the exam. At last, before my turn arrives I gave a demo to my best friend and she suggested: “stand ‘still’ while speaking, wave your hands according to your comfort and make sure to give eye contact to most of them”. Guess what, I gave an extraordinary speech. Since then I lost the fear of stage but definitely, I do mistakes if I don't practice properly.

Remember to have “PATIENCE” and keep practicing more and more until you gain confidence. If you don’t get time to practice, it is okay to do mistakes. As I told you “not everyone is perfect”.
© PrethsMotepalli