My Bi-Monthly Opinion: Public Speaking

Rating: 9


Supposedly, 75% of human beings have "public speaking" anxiety, and in just one survey, it was found that over 1,000 people would rather die than to speak in front of a crowd.

However, I believe that the ability to speak in public is a wonderful thing. By learning to do so, one can voice his/her opinion, witness, and may be able to make a great change in the world. Although it may be nerve racking in the beginning, learning to speak in front of a crowd can be beneficial to everyone, even if you are not becoming a pastor or a teacher.  


A couple tips for those who suffer from public speaking anxiety are: to adequately prepare before speaking, to relax and focus, to know that you are the "professional" on the subject that you have chosen and researched.

And really, no one is watching you anyways, so you don't have to be nervous...

...or maybe they are 

Things I'm Thankful For Thursday

- Summer
- Cameras
- My eyes
- The beautiful weather
- Daniel (Happy 22nd Birthday!)
- Exercise
- Down East (a store)
- The end of the semester (5 more weeks!)
- Cars
- This photo:

The Pros and Cons Of Smiling

Pros:

- You can make others smile (smiles are contagious)

- You will be more likeable

- If you are lost in the dark, you can be a superhero, and guide the way with your shining smile

- You can make your sibling mad by smiling suspiciously and not telling them why

- By smiling, you will be a happier person

- Smiling makes you more attractive 

 

- Smiling will make you look younger and lift your face

- Smiling lowers your blood pressure

- Smiling is a stress reliever

Cons:

- If you have a smile like this:

Things I'm Thankful For Thursday

- Laughter
- My best friend
- Valentine's Chocolate
- Babies that take their naps
- Sleeping in a warm bed
- Showers
- Productivity
- Daydreaming
- Good headphones
- This picture

Things I'm Thankful For Thursday (On Friday)

- Valentine's chocolate
- My phone
- Good inspiration and motivation to do my homework and projects
- Finishing one of my midterms
- New, improved, and better medical care
- Beautiful sun-shiny days in February
- Cheerful people
- A good tutor (my mom)
- Payday
- This photo:

February - A True Inspiration

"God has a special plan for each person, He has a special plan for your life. God has a poem written out for you and written out for me. And it's our job, and it should be our goal to follow that poem and to follow that plan for our life, because regardless whether you think it or not, that's the best to live, because that's where you will find true satisfaction, and a life of significance... when you're following God's plan for your life... at the end of the day, that is what will be truly satisfying and what is true fulfillment in your life...I don't know what my future holds, but I know who holds my future"

-Tim Tebow-

                        

Things I'm Thankful For Thursday

- God always being by my side when I need Him
- Doritos
- Anna (Happy 10th Birthday!)
- Michael (Happy 16th Birthday!)
- Good hygiene
- Cellos
- Tears
- A wonderful church family
- Being able to direct the kids choir at church
- This song, and the amazing talent of the singer:

Ps. I admit that I posted this on Friday