My name is Dhanishka mane and I study in the 9th grade at JBCN International School, Parel. I attended your 2 day workshop in June. Here's a little story of mine. I was always shy and nervous about speaking in public to a point where I would get scared to even make an order at a restaurant. I give singing exams and have a few live shows once or twice a year. I also give Trinity college exams for speech and drama and these always gave me major anxiety. I attended the course with no idea what it was going to be about, since my parents signed me up for it. I knew the basics about affirmations and the subconscious mind since my friend and I have been discussing these topics since the past year. I took notes on both days and then started working on myself with the tips that Ms. Delnaaz gave me. I couldn't see any change overnight and wondered whether I even had the ability to improve. I started reading the mails that you sent me as well as watched a few of your facebook livestreams and even though I don't remember every point I definitely absorbed those tips. The change came to me yesterday. I am contesting to become Vice- Captain for my house and have been preparing my speech for the past two years. I even mentioned that as my goal in my vision board and goal book. But I never knew that I would actually make it in front of a hundred people. All the worst scenarios came to my head as I started thinking about forgetting my speech or something terrible happening to me and becoming a laughing stock. The night before my speech, I knew that my genie was alive so I started to say positive affirmations such as "You are strong. You are confident. You can do this!" I did that again yesterday morning the moment I woke up. I gave myself a small pep talk in the mirror and left for school not knowing what to expect. When I entered the classroom, I noticed that I was one of the few people who weren't nervous to give their speech. When it was almost my time, a few of the others were having major anxiety and I was shocked since I didn't show any of the symptoms that I used to in the past such as- Shaky voice and knees, my heart rate increasing and Me totally zoning out of my surroundings. I kept saying positive affirmations in my mind and even used the tapping method. When it was my turn, I said the speech like I was supposed to and didn't even think anything negative. It was truly a happy moment for me. And whether I win or not, I know that I'm proud of myself for this huge improvement that I have made but it wouldn't have happened without Ms Delnaaz or you. Also, last month I had my tennis tournament and dance exam and was surprised when I didn't crack under the pressure. The first few people that came to my mind when I was wondering about my confidence were you'll. If I wouldn't have done this course, I don't know what would have happened to me. Thank you so much for the improvement Sunil sir and I will forever be grateful for the way you changed my life.
Thank you for your support and inspiration,
Dhanishka Mane (Student)