I have recently looked at myself in the mirror and I noticed a few changes. I looked more confident than I normally did. This is maybe because I have improved my physical appearance. This could be the result of taking a self help course on public speaking. It could be that I have become a college student and it requires me to stand out from my peers. I am not sure.

I am a shy person and like others, I feared getting up to make a speech. In the past I often hide as long as I could to avoid speaking in front of my classmates. However, now with a boost of self esteem and confidence, I am able to deliver a speech when called upon. Each time I am required to give a speech I think of it as practice. Practice for me to work on my articulation, eye contact, hand gestures and possibly enthusiasm.

Overall, I no longer doubt my capabilities to give a speech in front of a group of people. Although I am not a great public speaker now, I believe I have the potential to become one. This could possibly be my biggest ongoing challenge next to leaving my comfort zone. In the end, I think now that I am an adult I need to start improving myself to better succeed in the future.