Thread:Kq30/@comment-22439-20140207161229/@comment-24514390-20140209184222

Hey!

I wanted your opinion/thoughts on something which is similar to imitation or is imitation itself.

Few weeks back I was about to take shower in freezing water. The outside temperature was about approximately -3 C/26.6 F and the bathroom window was open. I was struggling to get under the shower. Once I got there, I was breathing heavily and I wanted to control my breathe to almost normal. Out of nowhere I thought of one of my friends who was in military. Because of his military background, he always stands firm and comfortably on both his legs. Except the expressions on his face, he would be motionless. I started imagining his picture of standing firm and within few seconds I was calm. I continued this for about 3 days for about 4-5 minutes under the freezing water with 2 showers daily. From 4th day, I didn't had to think about him any more and I could stand calmy under the shower.

I also used this technique while giving presentations in my university. I watched Bill Clinton's videos giving speech. When I was giving presentation in front of my class, I felt slight nervousness and I would start thinking of Bill Clinton. This would calm me down for sometime but after few minutes in presentation, I would lose energy and I could see the class getting bored of listening to me. This could also be because of a 40 minute presentation which is too long for me and my classmates. I did this only once and with no practice of imagining of Bill Clinton before the actual presentation. I believe if I do few rehearsals, it would be a lot more better.

Have you experienced or heard of something like this. I have been struggling in socialising with people and I want to use this in meeting people. i.e. When/before meeting people; think of a friend who was very friendly, charming and out-going.

Looking forward to hear from you.