how do i speak up for myself?
471971
Well just keep in mind always, you only live once you should live it for you and be who you want to be. When it comes to speaking up it depends who your talking about speaking up too. I say usually speak your mind cause that helps define you and dont worry about what other people think of you because reguardless you'll get people who like you and people who dont. Just ignore the haters. BE YOU, its the easiest person you can be. You'll always be the best at it too cause only you know how to be you. Just think if he/she doesnt like what i have to say there will always be someone who does like what i'm saying. lol this doesnt mean speak up though in the sense of telling someone there ugly or such lol. When speaking up keep peoples feelings in mind and you'll be safe. Goodluck.
1002517
It may actually be healthy to talk to yourself as you do. What you need to be concerned about is believing that it is someone else who is answering back. You are actually the best person to determine where you are and what your state of mind is. However, I would highly recommend that you talk with others as well in order to maintain a good perspective on everything.
405984
Just be the life of everything u do. Stand out, speak a little louder, smile more. dont be afraid to say something, to anybody. speak ur mind. dont be embarrassed.
40760
im not so sure cause i think i have the same problem with myself. i still in the mist  of trying to convince myself that i am beutiful. i think that our, or your fist step would be to think of something that you dont like about yourself and say you do, maybe you can convince yourself!!!!!!! i hope i help and thx for the 2:)
1055117
The best thing to do is to be yourself, and dont be afraid to speak your mind. And try not to be to COCKY!!!
559143
Get the "I don't give a fuck attitude", and just know that you're better than everyone else... and believe in yourself. I hated speeches, but this has helped me... haha... It's ok if it's a bit conceited.
1158583
stand up for yourself and act like you run the house, meaning you have control of the situation.  tell it like it is.
1142607
Let out yourself, but don't do anything foolish. Make people notice you more. Win a contest or something.
689190
If you have no control over the situation, you might just have to face it!\n\nIt's probably one of the hardest things to do in life, but sometimes it has to be done! It takes a strong person to stand up and admit the truth!
352655
Follow your own spiritual path, but let them come to their own conclusions about their path. You can only be accountable for yourself. Just be the best for yourself you can. Be peaceful and try to live by example. Maybe your family will notice without needing to say anything.
449208
Great communicators/conversationists know how to ask questions and LISTEN with interest to the answers. If you are quiet by nature, you are ahead of the game, unlikely to be inclined to blubber idiotically. Stop trying to overcome your 'shyness' and stop worrying about what YOU have to say. It's the fear of being rejected that trips you up. \n\nLearn to listen. The right words --- the ones 'outgoing' people usually can't utter --- will come when you stop worrying about what YOU have to say and just listen quietly. Try it out and tell me it doesn't change how you view your 'social self.' \n\nGood luck!
305011
sit down with them and tell them. or write a letter. that is what i did. it is easyer than having to say it.
1048206
I was always the quiet one, but when you do finally speak up people definitely listen.  I prefer to be the listener and watcher.  See how people interact and react.  You can learn a whole lot more being the one who listens instead of the one who talks all the time.  Be open when you want to be and speak up when you feel passionate about something or someone.  You'll be fine!
38961
Keep being yourself. ^-^\n..I know that sounds stupid.
928718
You never know what you can do until you try to put your all into it.  First of all \n\nBELIEVE IN YOURSELF...SHOW CONFIDENCE....NO ONE WILL BELIEVE IN YOUR MESSAGE IF YOU DON"T BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.  I recently started speaking, it was my first time two years ago, I  practiced.... I had to speak in order to pass my college classes...I GOT A 98 on an Anatomy Presentation\n\nBut I practiced, practiced, practiced, knew my message inside out, no one could ask a question about  my subject Strabismus and throw me off guard.\n\nNow I recite poetry, and even minister at church\n\nAND I WAS BETTER THAN I EVEN DREAMED....AND AFTER SPEAKING AND BEING ABLE TO DO IT SO WELL, I FOUND OUT I ENJOYED IT , AND FOUND OUT PEOPLE ENJOY HEARING ME SPEAK\n\nKNOW WHAT YOU"RE TALKING ABOUT-SO YOU CAN BE PERSUASIVE....\nNever let anyone catch you off guard, and don't appear to be confused yourself\n \nLET PEOPLE EXPERIENCE YOUR PASSION FOR LAW THROUGH YOU SPEAKING!!! \nYOU CAN DO IT!!!!!   RELAX, wipe that sweat from your palms and take control!\n\nYou can start out by looking over the audience, like towards a back wall, and it'll appear as though your're looking at the audience build up your confidence,\nfind a face that you feel comfortable with, look for attentive people.  That should put you in control.  Giving presentations is all about being in control, you demand everyone's attention, and it's your moment to shine.
145537
Just talk to them- out loud or in your head. You'll get an answer one way or another.
435659
Speak for yourself boy