Ow do i gain more self confidence? is it ok to be embarrassed every once in a wh

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Ow do i gain more self confidence? is it ok to be embarrassed every once in a while?

we're having this practical dance in our PE class... when your name is called, you'll have to pick a dance and when you already have one, you'll present it by yourself in front of the class. i'm not very good in dancing and our PE teacher loves to criticize... a lot! i don't want her to humiliate me in front of the class... i want to be confident but how?!? everytime its my turn, i seem to forget some of the steps bacause i'm nervous! i have to overcome this thing! please help me, guys! my future to my senior year depends on the best answer! thank you all so much!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Pick a dance that you ENJOY!!! If you don't enjoy it all you will be concerned with are the steps and there will be no feeling to it. If you can practice in front of a mirror -- I was in dance for years, and watching yourself in a mirror helps you see what others see.

As for the confidence -- If your PE teacher criticizes you, take it in stride. through out your ENTIRE life you are going to have people who insist on criticizing you and some is positive and some is not. Take it, smile, nod accept and it and realize your life will not end. don't take it to heart if it hurts you -- all it is, is an opinion. It's more than normal to feel embarrassed, but try to just let go and have fun with it.

Good luck - it's just PE -- do what you need for the grade and move on :-)