The Story of a Socially Anxious Public Speaker

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk shares a personal journey of struggling with social anxiety, the impact of fear of judgment, and how online interactions became a stepping stone to confidence. It offers insights into identifying triggers, building small steps toward growth, and supporting others to feel valued and heard.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:17:59

Questions

1. Which two main fears contributed most to the speaker's social anxiety?

Fear of failure and loneliness Fear of rejection and public speaking Fear of judgment and forming negative impressions Fear of bullying and exams

2. What did the speaker's mom often assume about him during middle and early high school?

That he was lazy That he disliked people That he lacked confidence in academics That he was shy

3. What is one action the speaker suggests for helping someone with social anxiety?

Proactively engage and make them comfortable Ignore their mistakes Avoid speaking to them Correct them publicly to build resilience

4. How did online interactions during the pandemic help the speaker reduce social anxiety?

By giving anonymity and confidence to share thoughts By avoiding social contact completely By eliminating school responsibilities By letting him skip debate practice

5. What student-led organization did the speaker run to support others?

Students for Change Debate for Health Youth Against Cancer Teens for Wellness

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