How to Avoid Blushing When You Speak | Esther Stanhope

How to Avoid Blushing When You Speak

Aghhh! How to Avoid Going Red At That Critical Moment.

Here's a fab 1-minute tip to help you.

You’ve been there, involuntary blushing when you’re under extreme pressure! It always happens at the worst moment; the boardroom, the job interview, the ‘town hall’ in front of ALL your peers.

Embarrassing! Don't worry - this will help you.

Esther Stanhope, The Impact Guru helps professionals from FTSE 100 get promoted and step into leadership roles by having more personal impact.

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[kayleighanderson]

if a teacher says my name my face immediately turns red and people are like “your face is so red!!!” LIKE I KNOW YOURE NOT HELPING

[melissagolson]

My face gets full on red when I talk in front of my class for speeches and it sucks because people always stare at me and they say “You’re blushing!!” Like... I KNOW HOW ARE YOU HELPING 😞😞

[kat-immi]

I can go super red by just thinking about it

edit: it’s been two years since i commented this and my blushing problem is 2x worse :|

[Lov.M]

My face never used to go red but then I went to secondary school and it was my first day and when the teacher picked on me my face went super red and it’s been happening ever since

[skeleton]

We should all be the the same class so we can all blush

[Luna-rhox]

I go red talking infront of a boy even if I don’t like them

[liamcatterall]

As an over thinker i find it hard to just let my body deal with it.

[gymtuppernation]

Telling a blusher “don’t worry about it” is on a par with telling a depressive to “cheer up”

[callmeangel]

I HATE blushing because every time I ask a question to the teacher, or from a boy, or presentation MY FACE AND EARS TURN BRIGHT RED it looks like I have blush on.😡😣😣😰

[bbullwits]

From a long-time blusher, I can tell you it seems IMPOSSIBLE to control blushing in certain situations. I had many tease me, and contemplated taking my own life as I hated myself so much. I felt others controlled my emotions, and could read me by my face. I dont mind blushing as much now, but am still considering getting a tattoo over my entire face.

[angylouv]

I even go red when I talk with my mom 😟

[lucyjames]

Don't fight yourself from being red. Fight yourself from being scared of what others think. It's your own body.

[GMoore]

Useful tips but you can’t take time like that to breathe if you have to speak or give a talk!! I have dealt with this problem my whole life, I’m 27 now. This issue is only beginning to fade now as I gain confidence in myself. Low self-esteem and low self-worth is the issue. Yes it is a fight-or flight response but only because you believe that you are under threat. You see others as a threat to your safety (I.e. if we are rejected by the tribe then we may die). If your sense of personal power is low, if your self-esteem and self-worth are low, and if you deeply rely on others’ validation and approval then any type of social engagement will bring some anxiety. For those with this issue you can probably agree with me that when you speak to another you are completely consumed by your thoughts (oh I bet I’m going red now, oh please don’t go red etc etc). Something that has helped me is to really sink into my body when I’m speaking, feel the strength in my legs, abdomen etc. I used to be all up in my head and completely unaware of my body. Sounds simple but literally choosing to feel the strength in my body gives me a sense of safety. When you’re all up in your head it’s like you have nothing to anchor you down, you’re spaced out. Really feel your core, that’s where your confidence and strength comes from. The safer you feel in your body the less turmoil there will be in your mind. Your thoughts are fed by your body, your nervous system etc. A calm body, nervous system and breath equals a calm mind and vice versa. Yes you can calm the body too via the mind but in my experience working with the body first and feeling safe in the body first has been a game changer for my mind. Practice, practice, practice. Good luck!👍🏻

[Chloe-ohfy]

I hate it when someone asks you if you have a crush on someone but u don't and starts blushing for no reason

[transcendentlucidity]

The worst part of excessive blushing and something that adds to or maintains it is the lack of understanding and consideration from so many of those who do not have that issue. It would be great if schools in general helped accommodate students as such.

[juliacarroll]

When I get embarrassed I can just feel my face heating up it’s the worst feeling ever😩

[anagomez]

I blush so much that my eyes start getting watery. I hate it soooo much!!!

[b.f.skinner]

Blushing from social situations is a physical reflection of modesty, an attractive quality in a person )

[nhci]

I go so red and hot for no reason at all. You'll find me going bright red mid conversation, very casual conversation. Every man thinks I fancy him. I might just have to go on a sunbed a lot so it's less visible

[coastcaleb]

even when i talk to my bestfriend i start to blush and everybody says “your face is so red” yes i know