Tell me why I share at meetings, and the stuff I say never turns out to be what I thought was going to come out. I hear myself talking and all I can think is, "Man this guy has problems. He needs to quit talking while he still has a few shreds of dignity." Does this happen to anyone else?
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100% I used to be so scared of sharing at meetings because of that. Try not to be so hard on yourself. I noticed that when someone else is not having the most eloquent share, I never (well, rarely) thought that they should stop talking. I figure, if I have grace for others when bombing a share, others probably will when I do too. Also, the more that you share, they easier it gets. I also find that, for me, I share better when I don't think about it too much abefore hand.
Same. I’m slowly becoming more comfortable with sharing. It’s only been 12 1/2 years, but who’s counting. If I’m focused on what others are thinking of my share (which I’m told is none of my business), then it comes out all jumbled. If I focus on what I’m saying, it feels better.
A fellow told me to just speak from your heart. I don’t know what I say half the time.
Yes, absolutely. I couldn't share for the life of me. Practice does make almost perfect. Keep at it