Can you believe that presentation anxiety, or the jitters that come before you give a presentation, is a common reaction? It's true. It comes from the fear of public speaking, which is one of American's most feared actions, according to a Chapman University study. Learning how to calm down before…
Public speaking
If someone asked me what makes me more motivated to run than anything else, you know what I’d say? Without a doubt, speaking in front of a group. Whether it's a presentation, speech, or the likes, it makes me so ready to run away that it could be my warm…
Over the summer, my father happened to meet Livingston Taylor at a conference, and he was so impressed by his presence that he urged me to look him up. What I discovered is that Livingston Taylor — brother of James Taylor — is a singer-songwriter and a professor. He teaches…
It’s time for a new job. About that you’re certain. What’s less certain is that you’ll land a good one, especially with all the what-ifs swirling in your head. What if I’m going in the wrong direction? What if I can’t find the same salary level? What if I…
Some level of social anxiety is normal. But there’s a difference between wanting to be accepted and fearing rejection so much that you avoid any place you think you might be judged. Social anxiety becomes a problem when it’s so intense that it prevents you from enjoying your social lifeSocial anxiety disorder. In:…
Experiencing some amount of social anxiety is normal. However, when it's not just a matter of wanting to be accepted, and it’s so intense it prevents you from enjoying your social life, it’s a serious issue. If social anxiety is left untreated or is treated incorrectly, it can be debilitating,…