How to NOT Be Afraid to Speak Your Mind

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You might not admit this aloud to yourself or even to others, but there’s been a time where a hint of conflict in the air has caused you discomfort. And chances are, you decided to run and take cover until it’s over. And afterwards, you recite to yourself the perfect way you could have spoken your truth and resort to blaming yourself for not speaking up. Sadly, this does not stop you from doing the exact thing the next time around.

So how can you change this part of you and become unafraid of speaking your mind?

The first step is acceptance.
First things first; accept this truth about yourself. How can you speak your truth to others, if you cannot even tell yourself the truth? Instead of judging yourself for not doing what you have been programmed to do as a human being, accept that this is who you are and that this part of you needs change. This is the first step to healing. You can even take it a step further by telling someone; not just anyone, but a compassionate friend who would not judge you.

After acceptance comes Love.
Now that you have accepted the truth about you, it is time to love yourself exactly the way you are; flaws and all. This means loving the frightened, insecure, self-judging side of you. This means not feeling inadequate, but affirming your love for you and acknowledging the fact that you are loved and you do not need to feel afraid.

Speak up, no matter how your words sound.
You are just learning to speak up for yourself, therefore some clumsiness is expected the first time. Be patient with yourself and not judge yourself if when trying to speak up, you sound clumsy and inaudible. Learning to speak your mind is not an overnight process, but a gradual process that requires patience.

Stay calm and collected.
When you speak your mind, stop your racing thoughts and try to stay calm and collected. Becoming overly emotional can make it harder to get the words out. Relax and focus on communicating your thoughts. This also means that you don’t stumble over your words or talk too fast. Talk calmly; and pick through your words if you must.


Believe in yourself.
Unless you are a professional actor, if you do not believe in what you are saying, it will show through your words. Good luck convincing people that way! So believe in yourself and let your confidence in yourself show. Remind yourself if you must, that you are a unique individual with your own thoughts, values and ideas that ought to be communicated. If you have to, ‘fake it ‘til you make it.’ You can fake confidence by looking at the person while talking with them.

With these tips, you would stop being afraid to speak your mind. Have other tips to share? Share with us in the comments below.