{"id":9263,"date":"2024-11-24T06:40:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T06:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/?p=9263"},"modified":"2024-11-24T06:40:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T06:40:54","slug":"7-fun-activities-to-boost-your-confidence-and-ask-questions-in-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/7-fun-activities-to-boost-your-confidence-and-ask-questions-in-class\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Fun Activities to Boost Your Confidence and Ask Questions in Class"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/7-fun-activities-to-boost-your-confidence-and-ask-questions-in-class\/#1_Dont_Be_Afraid_of_Looking_Stupid\" title=\"1. Don\u2019t Be Afraid of Looking Stupid\">1. Don\u2019t Be Afraid of Looking Stupid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/7-fun-activities-to-boost-your-confidence-and-ask-questions-in-class\/#2_Start_Small_By_Speaking_in_Comfortable_Settings\" title=\"2. Start Small By Speaking in Comfortable Settings\">2. Start Small By Speaking in Comfortable Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/7-fun-activities-to-boost-your-confidence-and-ask-questions-in-class\/#3_Prepare_in_Advance\" title=\"3. Prepare in Advance\">3. Prepare in Advance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/7-fun-activities-to-boost-your-confidence-and-ask-questions-in-class\/#4_Use_Positive_Visualisation\" title=\"4. Use Positive Visualisation\">4. Use Positive Visualisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/7-fun-activities-to-boost-your-confidence-and-ask-questions-in-class\/#5_Focus_on_the_Message_Not_the_Fear\" title=\"5. Focus on the Message, Not the Fear\">5. Focus on the Message, Not the Fear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/7-fun-activities-to-boost-your-confidence-and-ask-questions-in-class\/#6_Build_Confidence_Gradually\" title=\"6. Build Confidence Gradually\">6. Build Confidence Gradually<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/7-fun-activities-to-boost-your-confidence-and-ask-questions-in-class\/#7_Use_Stress_Management_Techniques\" title=\"7. Use Stress Management Techniques\">7. Use Stress Management Techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/7-fun-activities-to-boost-your-confidence-and-ask-questions-in-class\/#To_Sum_Up%E2%80%A6\" title=\"To Sum Up\u2026\">To Sum Up\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back then, in secondary school, I wouldn\u2019t ask a question unless I was 100 per cent sure that it was valid. In most cases, by the time I finally decided to ask my question, the teacher had moved on to another topic, and I even missed some of the teacher\u2019s talk focusing on my question. But <\/span><b>does asking questions in a place of learning have to be so difficult?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re too shy to ask questions in class, these tips might help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dont_Be_Afraid_of_Looking_Stupid\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Don\u2019t Be Afraid of Looking Stupid<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking questions shows your engagement and interest in the topic and is <\/span><b>proof of your curiosity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even if the question is very simple. Eventually, you have to start somewhere and by staying silent, you\u2019ll never start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, <\/span><b>asking questions indicates that you prioritise learning over fear<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it\u2019s really a sign of strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, there is a good chance that your question is bugging another classmate. So, by asking your questions, not only do you get your answer and show off your curiosity, but <\/span><b>you also help someone else<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>\u201cHe who asks a question remains a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask remains a fool forever.\u201d <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--c-contrast-800);\">Chinese Proverb<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Start_Small_By_Speaking_in_Comfortable_Settings\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Start Small By Speaking in Comfortable Settings<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s too much pressure for you to speak and ask questions in class, you can <\/span><b>start with active participation in discussions and chitchats with your friends<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a win-win situation; if you get laughed at or teased, it\u2019s nothing to worry about since they\u2019re your close friends; just enjoy the laugh. And if they like your questions or ideas, you\u2019ll gradually gain the confidence to speak in less familiar situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Prepare_in_Advance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Prepare in Advance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re studying, you can <\/span><b>write down your questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and try to look for the answer. If you got it, fine; if not, you can ask the question the next time you\u2019re in the classroom. Of course, the internet and AI have made it easy to find an answer to most of your questions. Yet, they can\u2019t give you the insights of an experienced teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a question arises in the middle of the class and you can\u2019t ask it on the spot, write it down and wait for an opportunity to ask it (if it\u2019s not already answered.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you write down the question, you will sound more articulate and confident when you ask it, and you can write down the answer. This is also an effective learning strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_Positive_Visualisation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Use Positive Visualisation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <\/span><b>imagine yourself asking the question<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before you actually ask it. You can even mumble it if it\u2019s possible. The important thing here is to make this visualisation positive. Imagine yourself speaking in a confident tone, with everyone else listening to you attentively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This positive visualisation helps reduce anxiety by mentally rehearsing a successful outcome. To make this work 100 per cent, take a deep breath to calm your nerves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will thank yourself after you\u2019ve asked your question, and regardless of the outcome, you will feel proud of yourself for the self-belief.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Focus_on_the_Message_Not_the_Fear\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Focus on the Message, Not the Fear<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of wondering about how you will sound, <\/span><b>focus on what you want to say or ask<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By focusing on the message, you will be able to revise your question if the audience doesn\u2019t make sense of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, <\/span><b>focusing on the message prepares you to ask follow-up questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This way if the answer to your question raises other questions, you\u2019ll be ready to shoot them and resolve ambiguities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Build_Confidence_Gradually\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Build Confidence Gradually<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will take a while until you can comfortably ask your questions, but you can speed things up by <\/span><b>celebrating small wins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So next time a question pops into your mind, and you find the courage to ask it, give yourself a pat on the back just for getting over your fear and controlling your stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also <\/span><b>keep a journal of your progress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to remind yourself of the progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Use_Stress_Management_Techniques\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Use Stress Management Techniques<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another wise thing to do is to practise techniques that help you get rid of the stress and anxiety of speaking in public. Aside from the mental exercise I mentioned above, you can try some physical activity, like yoga or sports, to manage overall anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/mental-health\/stress\/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief\"><b>practise mindfulness or relaxation techniques<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like meditation or progressive muscle relaxation, to lower stress levels before class.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Sum Up\u2026<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the most confident people can stumble over words when they want to speak in public. It\u2019s not easy speaking while many pairs of eyes are set on your face. 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