This shows me that I really need to improve in my communication with clarity. And how it can build my worth rather than chasing things without aim. It also shows that Communication builds Deeper and stronger relationships no matter which kind
Shying away from communication has cost me a lot. Growing up with a stammer, I always feared that whenever I spoke, people would make fun of me. That fear alone destroyed my confidence; even when I had great ideas, I preferred to keep them to myself to avoid embarrassment.
This was a heavy burden until late last year, when I told myself that avoiding people wouldn't solve my problems. I began challenging myself to speak in front of groups, and that has truly helped me regain my confidence. I am now striving hard to become a great communicator, and I am ready to give it my all.
Being timid has cost me a lot but the straw that broke the camel's back was being accused. From that day, I decided I wasn't going to overthink things anymore and speak up for myself. I feel better by the way
Being shy as a kid swept away alot of opportunities from me, unlike my elder sister I was too shy and bad at relating with other people, my sister was always allowed to go and visit any family relative while I wasn't because I would always act uncomfortable, I've learnt my lessons now as an adult and I made few changes. But this publication is such an invaluable piece of information and I'm certain I'll become better and more strategic henceforth. 😊
I would always over analyze my words and overthink those ideas before speaking them out and I never really got to put them out there because I was always conscious of how people would perceive me but now I am going to be confident and speak more. Thank you sir
Being shy has cost me, I was punished along with my classmates for not answering a question I know the answer, it hurts when at the end of the day,it was the answer and I felt so bad , even in choir back, I will know a song very well but if they ask who can score the song, I cannot talk, omorr it's really crazy and frustrating, I was so introverted ...
For me, my boss asked if anyone could do a Ted-Ed talk on a topic i was passionate about and knew inside out.(Purpose discovery) I had experience, ideas and insights that could've wracked up a standing ovation and earned me some cash. But shyness kicked in, and I kept quiet. Meanwhile, a colleague jumped in with a simple, bold statement and walked away with the opportunity (and the money).
I regretted it because I let shyness cost me a chance to shine, earn money, and build confidence.
What to do differently this year
- I will practice speaking up, even when it feels scary.
- I will prepare my ideas and rehearse them (even if just in front of a mirror).
- I will focus on delivering value, not perfection.
- I will be bold; sometimes, it's the courage to speak that matters most.
Practical step: Next time an opportunity like this comes up,I'll take a deep breath and jump in.
Oh there was one time during lecture, the lecturer asked a question but because I've been answering the previous questions before I didn't want it to look like I'm doing too much so I didn't say anything not knowing that he wanted to give a bonus mark and that was how I lost an extra mark😩😂
Being shy has cost me a lot
One of the most prominent one was when I joined the choir in 2021.
I have a nice voice, and I can sing(the whole art).
But when an opportunity came, I flopped it.
I'd be taken away from the mic stand mid presentation because I was so shy(painfully shy).
When I think about that time, it really hurts😂
It was so bad😂.
😄😄
I can relate to this.
Do you communicate better now?
I'm putting in my best everyday.
I'm not where I want to be, but I'm clearly not where I was before 🙏😊
Your work might not always speak for you, you must learn the art of communicating your excellence 👌
Correct!
We must learn the art of communication ✌️
Yes!
This shows me that I really need to improve in my communication with clarity. And how it can build my worth rather than chasing things without aim. It also shows that Communication builds Deeper and stronger relationships no matter which kind
Yes, absolutely.
Shying away from communication has cost me a lot. Growing up with a stammer, I always feared that whenever I spoke, people would make fun of me. That fear alone destroyed my confidence; even when I had great ideas, I preferred to keep them to myself to avoid embarrassment.
This was a heavy burden until late last year, when I told myself that avoiding people wouldn't solve my problems. I began challenging myself to speak in front of groups, and that has truly helped me regain my confidence. I am now striving hard to become a great communicator, and I am ready to give it my all.
Way to go, Champ! ❤️
This is beautiful
Being timid has cost me a lot but the straw that broke the camel's back was being accused. From that day, I decided I wasn't going to overthink things anymore and speak up for myself. I feel better by the way
I grew up with a melancholic mother, so expressing myself didn’t come easily. I always cringed at difficult conversations and stay quiet.
In school, I had a roommate who was annoying , causing unnecessary trouble. I stayed silent for sake of peace.
But that didn’t stop her attitude, one season in school,we had a clash and she spoke badly about me behind my back which costed our relationship.
That experience taught me my silence isn't actually Peace but timidity.
Differently, I’ve learned to speak up when necessary, argue constructively and make my point clear.
Being shy as a kid swept away alot of opportunities from me, unlike my elder sister I was too shy and bad at relating with other people, my sister was always allowed to go and visit any family relative while I wasn't because I would always act uncomfortable, I've learnt my lessons now as an adult and I made few changes. But this publication is such an invaluable piece of information and I'm certain I'll become better and more strategic henceforth. 😊
Not letting people know that 'I know' has cost me a lot especially across schools activities and the opportunities that came with them.
All through my high school days this played out 😅
Sadly it wasn't a 'shyness' issue. I just felt they would see or they would know.
I would always over analyze my words and overthink those ideas before speaking them out and I never really got to put them out there because I was always conscious of how people would perceive me but now I am going to be confident and speak more. Thank you sir
Being shy has cost me, I was punished along with my classmates for not answering a question I know the answer, it hurts when at the end of the day,it was the answer and I felt so bad , even in choir back, I will know a song very well but if they ask who can score the song, I cannot talk, omorr it's really crazy and frustrating, I was so introverted ...
Thank you so much for this piece
For me, my boss asked if anyone could do a Ted-Ed talk on a topic i was passionate about and knew inside out.(Purpose discovery) I had experience, ideas and insights that could've wracked up a standing ovation and earned me some cash. But shyness kicked in, and I kept quiet. Meanwhile, a colleague jumped in with a simple, bold statement and walked away with the opportunity (and the money).
I regretted it because I let shyness cost me a chance to shine, earn money, and build confidence.
What to do differently this year
- I will practice speaking up, even when it feels scary.
- I will prepare my ideas and rehearse them (even if just in front of a mirror).
- I will focus on delivering value, not perfection.
- I will be bold; sometimes, it's the courage to speak that matters most.
Practical step: Next time an opportunity like this comes up,I'll take a deep breath and jump in.
Oh there was one time during lecture, the lecturer asked a question but because I've been answering the previous questions before I didn't want it to look like I'm doing too much so I didn't say anything not knowing that he wanted to give a bonus mark and that was how I lost an extra mark😩😂