Push yourself out of your comfort zone by confronting a fear eg public speaking

“As the speeches before mine were delivered my anxiety grew (even though I was still using all the tips above). I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my hands were shaking, and my breathing had become shallow and fast. [...] So on a final, honest note, let me share this last ‘reality check’ with you…..I, the psychologist and professional “anxiety manager” was anxious. I’m sure I looked down more than I would have liked, my hands were visibly shaking, I stumbled over a word here and there, and I think a few even got lost when I held the microphone too far from my face. But I did it…and that moment when you get through something that makes you that anxious, but is also so important, is incredibly rewarding”

“Recently, I had to give a presentation to a fairly large audience on my own. I had a template prepared by the company for such cases. I took that guide and practiced for about a day, or more. It was a really cool and structured presentation. Most importantly, the template helped me anticipate and prepare for potential questions. But, there is one problem, it was written by someone else. So, I was fully ready for the presentation, walked into the room, and started. While I was reciting the template, I think everyone could see my nervousness. I couldn't sit still or stand steady, my hands and voice were shaken. But in the second half, when the Q&A session started, I began to have a dialogue with the audience. Certainly, this was also prepared in advance specifically for this audience, but there I demonstrated my expertise and professional individuality.”