Rehearse. Go through the motions even if you doubt yourself because sometimes you don’t really know what you are capable of until you try. When I rehearse for a part in a play, I always rehearse in the shoes I will wear as that character. Then I am in role from the bottom up.
If you are going to dance – put on your dancing shoes. If you are going to run – put on your running shoes. You can begin by walking, but you’ll have the right shoes when you are ready to pick up the pace.
The more times you say out loud and put into action a new idea or behavior for you the more likely it will become second nature. Don’t worry about being embarrassed if your partner or family catch you practicing in front of the bathroom mirror.
Enlist mentors so you can rehearse your ideas or presentations for them and get honest feedback and increased confidence. Also let them know that you are ready for critique and will not be defensive. This is the time for you to be open-minded and accepting.
And make sure they are positive people who will pump you up. You don’t have to be famous to have a fan club.
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