Michelle Yozzo Drake – Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking

Fear of public speaking ranks higher than fear of DEATH! Michelle Yozzo Drake reveals her secrets for overcoming the fear of public speaking to deliver powerful presentations.

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How can I get past my fear of going out in public places?

Even at family social gatherings.. I don’t know why but I prefer to be alone because of some sort of fear.. I never used to have this problem until a year or so ago. I feel like if I stay in my comfort zone that I’m protecting myself from something bad that could happen.

Any ideas as to how I can get past this?

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How do I conquer my fear of flying?

I have a flight tomorrow morning to Oklahoma, but I also have serious aerophobia (I’m terrfied of flying in airplanes). Even the slightest bump from turblence nearly gives me a panic attack. I am always afraid that the plane is going to crash, even if it’s a short flight (1 hour) such as this one. I would like to be able to tolerate, better yet enjoy, flights. Are there any suggestions to help me get over my intense fear of flying?

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How do you break a dog of a “fear of men”?

Friends of ours recently adopted a 2-year old male lab mix. The dog is afraid of all males. He is not aggressive, but cowers and pees on the floor if any guy comes near him. What can they do?

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How do you know if your fear of bugs is actually a phobia?

I have an enormous fear of bugs. When Im outside I am always on the lookout for creepy bugs..we live in arizona so there is no shortage. The worst is flying bugs! If I see that there is a bug on my patio I cannot open the door to let my dog out. If I see a wasp I literally begin to run! I just cant be around them at all. Am I phobic or is this just normal to hate bugs this much?

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Why do you think people fear public speaking?

I get so nervous before a class presentation, or any time I’m the center of attention. I know I’m not alone in this as research has showed many people hate public speaking. Why do you think we fear it so much?

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how can i get over my fear of speaking to groups?

at school we have to present stuff to the class and i get so nervous that i just want to cry and of course everyone can tell that i am struggling with the whole thing. now tomorrow we have to read our oral book reports in front of everyone in the class and my crush and all my friends are there! i will look like an idiot and freak out. how can i control this and get over myself? thank you!

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How do I overcome this fear of drowning?

I’m so afraid of drowning. I always get freaked out when I go into deep water or whenever I have to swim. I’ve taken so many swimming lessons before but they’ve never really helped. I can somewhat swim but still I have this terrible fear. I think it might be related to events that happened to me during my childhood. I’m currently doing this HORRIBLE swimming unit in gym and now I dread going to school everyday! I’ll always stop in the middle of the pool because I get too freaked out to keep going, and then end up half-drowning (so I think). There is no way my gym teacher would ever understand and I would never have the time/money to see a professional. Please, any help out there??

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How can I come over my fear of dogs?

Well, when i was about 4 my neighbors dog jumped on me and busted my lip. I guess you could cal it a mini-attack. But ever since then i have been terrified of dogs, large or small. Although there is a couple i have met that are very friendly.

But i need a way I can get over that fear with out going a therapist or anything. I could probly go to my school conselor though.

Anyway I need a simpler thing to do.
Those are all good ideas but im afraid to even get near a dog.How am I suppose to get one?

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Are You Feeding Your Fear?

Fear is a persistent and insatiable guest who is always looking for something scary to eat. The financial headlines and emotionally charged news of the day provide a banquet feast for fear.

The more fear is fed the bigger it grows. The bigger it gets, the more overwhelming and devouring it becomes. As it inflates, fear bullies us into feeling too vulnerable and victimized to do anything about it.

Like most bullies, fear does not have any real power. Though loud and intimidating, fear is powerless to do anything but scream in our ear and shake up our system. Fear only has power to the extent that we allow it to run our lives.

When you overfeed fear it becomes obese. Nothing else can fit in your house not love, not happiness, not friendship – Nothing. When terror rules your body and emotions, you can barely think. What can you do?

First realize that fear is a built in alarm system that comes with the house. You cannot get rid of it. Put fear on a low negativity diet to get it back to a reasonable size. I’m not suggesting a starvation diet. I am suggesting balancing a reasonable serving of speculative, negative news with heavy servings of reality check.

Fear will also feed on the negativity of others. If you can’t get close to the negativity without feasting on it, then cut back on your contact. As you feel stronger, you can begin to influence those conversations. I’m reminded of Socrates, who when confronted with gossip would ask three questions. First, “Is what you’re going to tell me true?” If the answer is no, then he would ask, “Is what you’re going to tell me good?” If that answer is no, he would ask a third question, “Is what you’re going to tell me useful?” If the person said no to all three questions, Socrates would ask, “Why would you tell me something that is not true, good or useful?”

When the alarm system in your house turns into a raving bully, you may need outside forces to get back in control. Find an experienced professional counselor or coach who can support you in confronting the bully of fear and resetting your alarm system.

Be aware! Fear is in the House with a ravenous appetite. Don’t allow it to feast at the table of scarcity, negativity, anger, resentment and powerlessness. Limit its diet to low servings of negativity balanced with enriched reality check. Supplement with support as needed. Bon appétit!

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