Your Voice Matters
Imagine someone else deciding what music you should listen to, what you should wear or even what course you should study.
Well, this is actually the situation some of us find ourselves.
We feel like our opinions don’t matter.
We have been told by families and friends that girls are gentle, soft spoken and don’t speak up.
And so we find it difficult to speak up.
But we will like to say to you that a girl is allowed to speak up. And she can be gentle and soft spoken while doing it.
Wonder why and how you should speak up? Well:
It’s funny how when amongst our besties we can say anything, but then find it difficult to speak in public. We are scared we will be ridiculed. But the fact is although we have different opinions, your opinion also matters. Plus, sharing your opinion might change someone’s mind. The important thing is to know what you are going to say, why you want to say it and to say it in a respectful manner.
Speaking up in public requires some confidence. Yes it is not always easy. But you can work on it even if you are scared half the time. Truth is no one can read your mind so they won’t know. All they’ll see is someone confident enough to speak up. And the more you practice the easier it will get. Soon, you will find yourself getting more and more confident!
If you get nervous or forget what you want to say, don’t get discouraged. It can happen to anyone. But if you stand strong, it will get easier with time.
Remember, there are so many things that we girls do every day that demonstrate our strength. So, while public speaking may seem hard, you have the strength to do it.
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SO many times in my church at home and i always keep quit. feeling deep inside,because of d saying that a lady is not supose to talk where ederly are and that are awalys right.Am happy to have this enlightement.
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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lol
Lol
yes it true holy you have the optionally to talk you do
not just ladies,both gender are expected to keep quiet when elders are having conversation but that doesn't and shouldn't kill your confidence,I think it's a culture but girls do really have voice
Häppy new month friendz!!
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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Same to you, rizt hw are u.
A'm fyn o
Alright.
Same 2 u Riztikerl
Awesome
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
Hello friends , its me pinky. B, Happy New month
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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Same 2 u pinky.B
An u too Pinky
Let this year come to an end fast oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooiiooooioooo
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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Hi @Bea22 and Beep, how are you guys.
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
Hi everyone I'm new here.I hope I'm welcomed
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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u are welcome Dear
Hey Jayj, You are highly welcome.
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
ur highly welcome
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Hey
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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hello
Feel embarrassed
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
hello
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Hi @QueenBlessing22
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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Can we chat privately
I'm not that suprised.....tho because i had stage fright burr i am eventually trying my best to fight it
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Hi snazzy,what can we chat about.
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Hi snazzy,what can we chat about.
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Hi everyone I am new here
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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ur highly welcome, fell free to share ur though with us..
Hello Pearl, You are gladly welcome. Happy New Month and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎅.
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Yh, feels really bad
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
am new here
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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Hey Springster! You're welcome. We hope you like the stories. Feel free to invite your friends here.
Hi everyone
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Fj love i have been through A lot of hell and i am still facing them. imagine i joined a competition but my parents said i should not join. but if there is something my parents do not know is that i am special in a very silent mood but i hAve a plan B i wont give up maybe God wants me to have a story to tell to my fellow teens when i make it. Every sAd story has a happy ending belive me
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Fj love i have been through A lot of hell and i am still facing them. imagine i joined a competition but my parents said i should not join. but if there is something my parents do not know is that i am special in a very silent mood but i hAve a plan B i wont give up maybe God wants me to have a story to tell to my fellow teens when i make it. Every sAd story has a happy ending belive me
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
I found myself among deep christian and i wanted to perform my secular Music(Raps),Most importantly is that someone is there that i respected so much.........When i put all those thought into consideration.I became scared and lost my confidence In the end I flopped🎤
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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Regardless of what anybody will say my dear, do not be afraid of what anybody will say whenever you wanna do your thing. Loosing self confidence deprive one of opportunities. Please, make sure stand and do whatever you know how to do best. Sky is your starting point.
Am always nervous whenever am call upon to do something or say something please big sis I need ur advise
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
my fellow sisters please this topic just made me cry because I am been treated badly, I have no parents to carter for me, I managed to see myself through school and now I want to learn tailoring. i need money to buy a sewing machine worth about 80,000 naira please I don't have anywhere else to go.. help your fellow sister please because we all are here to help each other in every way we can.. thank you all
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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Hey gracey! Thanks for the comment. We are so sorry about what you are going through. When there is life, there is hope. We advise that you get a job or start a business to save money to buy a machine or you start learning how to sew and then save up some money while you perfect your skills to make money to buy a machine. We love your enthusiasm and your will to make it. We hope this helps
God will surely provide u,and He will carter 4 u,pls work more harder my dear grace
I'm always shy when called to speak in public
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Yes
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Yes, when I found myself in such situation, I felt inferior , but I had to be confident, telling myself I could do it if other people could then, I stood firm to proof them wrong.
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.
Yea,in a talkshow...a guy tried to shut me down,and i told him dis-''keep quiet,i knw wat m saying,pls'' He was speechless(literally)..and mehn...i felt so gud afterwards...To everyone out their making an effort to b heard,do nt let anyone try to talk u down,be confident,stand up for wat u believe in ,LET UR VOICE BE HEARD!
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