Definitely you need to make yourself feel good! Sucks family doesn't remember your birthday my wife has the same issue. Heck I don't have the most stellar birthday turnouts. Mine is in mid-July in school all my classmates were on vacation so only a few kids would show. Have to agree with Richard to ...
Best thing a parent can do is support their child. When my mom and dad supported me I felt good. Just be there and try to just support not fix the situation. Just my lay person opinion.
Agree with Richard I am naturally shy yet work as a magician. even on the phone during a sales conversation I used to get super nervous. NOW I ask questions to find out what someone really wants and I get to help out. Just look to help others I use this little mantra walking into a social situation,...
Sorry to hear about all the issues going on. If you have a really immediate issue you may want to seek professional help. As far as your self esteem. I lived the first 18 years of my life mostly down on myself especially when in social situations at school. The thing that dug me out of that hole of ...
I've had the same problem. I just had a twinge of it before checking in here. A client wanted a discount for a special situation. I didn't know what to do. I paused and did another task came back about 10 minutes later. My mind had time to process a little. I came up with a decision. The big thing i...
Worst thing is people walking out. Honestly, might not have been me they were at an all day event and I believe had to leave early to get back home. Still hurts though.
I agree with the Dale Carnegie idea of having an authentic message. When you are passionate enough words and the guts to get up and speak will come. I grew an interest in magic and it led me to do many scary speeches because of it. Here's another tip: Ask yourself, " What can I give?" when...