Unfortunately, I still sometimes (albeit very rarely) get 'heavy feet' when Im about to do a cold approach. I had tried almost everything, from reframing Approach Anxiety to become exciting, to slapping myself afterwards if I chickened out. Then I finally realized something, almost like an epiphany.
I had a flashback back when I was in the 6th grade. I had to give out a public speech in my church of about 500 people. Naturally, I was as nervous as a motherfucker
No matter how much I memorized my speech, I still had a massive case of the butterflies (sounds familiar?)Well anyways, before it was my turn to go up, my mum gave me some advice.
She told me, "Just imagine the people down there wearing their underwear over their heads. Then you will realise that theyre not as scary as they look."
So I took her advice, went up to the podium, visualised all the people wearing underwear over their heads, and couldnt help but crack a smile. Suddenly, they seemed just very ordinary to me, and I gave my speech as if I was reciting it back at home.
So the lesson that I learnt was to just imagine any HB wearing her panties over her head, and she just didnt seem so intimidating to me anymore. It gave me a massive confidence boost for my speech, and I still use it up until this this day.
Try it out guys, and tell me what you think! (Just resist the urge to burst out laughing in the girls face hahaha)
