Practice your speed
author of It's The Way You Say It, practicing your craft is key to sounding articulate. As she explained to Reader's Digest, you can do this by copying and pasting a 160-word passage into a word document. Then, read the passage out loud and record your voice.
To become more articulate, try completing your thought without mumbling or trailing off. Think about pitch variation and how you can emphasize certain words to drive home what you're saying. Begin to think about pronouncing each syllable in your words.
This happens because we think things through very deeply (sometimes we overthink), and being around people can wear us out (the infamous introvert hangover). So, it's easy for anxiety to sneak in. Being anxious not only makes you feel nervous, but it can also tire your brain and mess with your memory.
Dysgraphia and expressive language disorder both affect language use and learning. Dysgraphia can make it hard to put thoughts in writing. Expressive language disorder can make it hard to express thoughts and ideas when speaking and writing. (You may hear it called a “language disorder” or a “communication disorder.”)
A person with social anxiety disorder feels symptoms of anxiety or fear in situations where they may be scrutinized, evaluated, or judged by others, such as speaking in public, meeting new people, dating, being on a job interview, answering a question in class, or having to talk to a cashier in a store.
This might be because you don't want to make anyone else feel uncomfortable, or you might be scared of rejection. Not wanting to share our feelings usually comes down to a lack of trust in the people we're talking to. We might not trust them to care about us or to be sensitive and kind when we're feeling vulnerable.
It's believed that the brain has activated the meaning of the word, but not the sound; like it's short circuited, and skipped the phonological level. As a result, you have the idea in your head, and a sense of knowing it, but your brain just cannot activate the corresponding word sound.
Almost 40% of us will experience some form of memory loss after we turn 65 years old. But even if we experience memory loss, chances are still unlikely that we have dementia. For the most part, our memory loss is mild enough that we can still live our day-to-day lives without interruption.
SUMMARY: Social anxiety and fear of public speaking are two types of anxiety that make it difficult to speak in public. But those with all forms of anxiety may also find that they have difficulty finding words as a result of racing thoughts, distractions, fear of being judged, and more.
What is brain fog syndrome? Brain fog is characterized by confusion, forgetfulness, and a lack of focus and mental clarity. This can be caused by overworking, lack of sleep, stress, and spending too much time on the computer.
Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder where a person is unable to speak in certain social situations, such as with classmates at school or to relatives they do not see very often. It usually starts during childhood and, if left untreated, can persist into adulthood.
Some people who we assume do not talk much, could be struggling to express themselves even if they want to talk. Sometimes, people don't know how to put it across and have the fear of being misinterpreted or misunderstood. So, they decide to keep quiet.
We might be afraid of conflict, afraid of judgement, or feeling tired, hopeless, or unsure of how the other person will respond. Communicating an emotion that might not be shared by someone else leaves us feeling vulnerable. Vulnerability is vital for good communication. It's also scary.
This is a psychological phenomenon known as emotional numbness. It's something our mind does to help us cope when we're flooded with big emotions. Emotional numbing can have a significant impact on mental health, leading to feelings of detachment, apathy and a lack of interest in activities that once brought joy.
Reticent means either quiet or restrained. If you're reticent about your feelings, you like to keep them to yourself, and you're probably quiet in rowdy groups where everyone is talking over each other. The original meaning of reticent describes someone who doesn't like to talk.
As a general rule of thumb, a person is likely to be disliked if they are overwhelmingly negative, put others down or have no interest in their peers. Social anxiety can also be a concern; a person who thinks little of their own social aptitude may appear unlikable to others.
Someone who is taciturn is reserved, not loud and talkative. The word itself refers to the trait of reticence, of seeming aloof and uncommunicative. A taciturn person might be snobby, naturally quiet, or just shy.
If you are avoidant of talking, that's okay. If you are not emotional, that's okay. If you have some distorted memories, that's okay. The lessons learned from this study are for psychotherapy, however, not for everyday life conversation.
Why do I zone out? Zoning out when someone is talking to you happens when you're not giving enough attention to the conversation. This can be because the topic isn't interesting, you're worrying about something else or there is a distraction. It can also be a symptom of some disorders, such as anxiety, autism or ADHD.
In many cases, social awkwardness comes from extreme anxiety. Social anxiety is more than just feeling shy. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 12.1% of U.S. adults experience a social anxiety disorder at some time in their lives.