Seeing yourself on video can feel like a shock, right? It’s like, Who is that person? If youre nodding along, Ive got something that might help. Loads of people cringe when they see their face or hear their voice on camera. Youre definitely not alone in this. Its fascinating how common it is, more than you might think.

Heres something to chew on. The image you have in your mind isnt the same as what the camera shows. Think about it. When do you usually see yourself? In the mirror, right? But the mirror gives you a flipped version of yourself. Its not the real deal. On the other hand, a camera shows you how you really look. So when you see that video, your brain’s likely saying, Nope, not me. But guess what? It probably is.

The same thing happens with your voice. Normally, when you speak, youre hearing yourself both through your head and through the air. But on a video, its just the airwaves. So, it feels off, and your brain rejects it, going, Whoa, thats not my voice.

So, how do you get over this weird disconnect? Heres a simple idea: 

• Record yourself on video.
• Watch and listen to it repeatedly.
• Do this until your brain starts to accept it.

It’s all about training your subconscious to get comfy with your real look and sound. Easier said than done but give it a shot.

The trouble is that the picture in your mind is just not matching with what you’re seeing on the video.

Thats the thing right there. Its a mismatch between what you think and what is real. But over time, as you keep watching and hearing yourself, it starts to sync up.

So, give it a try. Record, play, repeat. Let us know in the comments how it feels after a few tries. Maybe itll grow on you.