Fear
My name is Aarti, and I’ve always been a shy person. I liked staying in the background and avoiding attention. Speaking in front of others was always something I feared. I didn’t want to stand out, and I never imagined that one day I would have to do something that scared me so much.
One day at work, I was asked to give a big presentation. I was terrified. I thought about it all night and couldn’t sleep. My heart raced just thinking about standing in front of everyone. What if I messed up? What if they laughed at me? I kept thinking of all the bad things that could happen.
The morning of the presentation, I felt awful. I almost called in sick to avoid it. But deep down, I knew I couldn’t run away. I had to do it. So, I took a deep breath and decided to go. I was so nervous, and when I entered the room, I could feel everyone’s eyes on me. I thought they were judging me.
When I started talking, my voice was shaky, and I forgot some words. I felt embarrassed, but I didn’t stop. I kept going, even though I was scared. As I spoke, I started to feel a little better. I realized that I was getting through it. When I finished, I was so relieved. I thought everyone would be upset with me, but instead, I saw them smiling and nodding. I couldn’t believe it.
After that day, I felt proud of myself. I learned that facing my fear wasn’t as bad as I thought. I didn’t let fear control me anymore. It wasn’t easy, but I knew I had grown stronger. Now, I don’t run away from things that scare me. I face them head-on.
If you’re afraid of something, remember that it’s okay to feel scared. But don’t let fear stop you. You are stronger than you think, and you can do more than you believe.
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