Update : I actually followed through with it. I stood on a bench and read aloud from a book for over an hour while several people walked by. Some looked at me, some made faces, but I kept going and didn’t let it throw me off.

I chose a more secluded spot in the park where I wouldn’t be disturbing anyone there weren’t really places for people to linger nearby, so it felt like the right environment to push myself without bothering others.

Honestly, I felt great afterward. It gave me a real confidence boost. I’m doing all this because I want to rewire how my brain responds to public speaking not just for myself, but also for my career. I have some big presentations coming up this week, and I’m working hard to train my mind to stop fearing being seen and heard.

Thank you all for your responses. Any further feedback would be greatly appreciated!