How can I get over my fear of public speaking?
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I hate public speaking and it makes me so nervous, even in small groups. I used to be shy as a kid, but now im more outgoing, just not in the classroom. Tomorrow I have to give a presentation and I’m nervous. I always tell myself that I will do fine and there is nothing to be worried about but my voice always ends up shaking and I mix words up. How can I get over this?
I hate public speaking and it makes me so nervous, even in small groups. I used to be shy as a kid, but now im more outgoing, just not in the classroom. Tomorrow I have to give a presentation and I’m nervous. I always tell myself that I will do fine and there is nothing to be worried about but my voice always ends up shaking and I mix words up. How can I get over this?
Life is lonely said,
Wrote on July 7, 2008 @ 1:55 pm
The people before you take there presentations and dont make the people before you take there presentations and dont make the people before you take there presentations and dont make the same mistake they do youll be fine.
The people watch how the same mistake they do youll be fine.
sotgo2003 said,
Wrote on July 8, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
If you believe in god, pray over your presentation. Take your time presenting your information. Think about as if you are going to present a million dollar presentation, and you have worked hard for it. Look above people’s heads. Speak with joy and command respect and attention, when you set up your project. Don’t rush yourself when speaking speak up a loud as you can, but calmly, and slowly. Check out this articles:
Kutter Kat said,
Wrote on July 9, 2008 @ 3:14 am
The point where its not that big deal anymore.
faye said,
Wrote on July 9, 2008 @ 3:27 am
I’m sort of like that, I don’t mind reading or speaking aloud in front of a class, but don’t love it right at the front of the actual classroom with everyone looking.
Try not thinking about it too much until you get in front of everyone and try and relax, if your reading read as slow as you need to and fake your confidence if you feel you have none. If it helps imagine everyone naked if that doesn’t make you laugh out loud and stop your presentation to take the edge of the awkwardness (not to add it haha)
good luck with your presentation!
life_lover_nf said,
Wrote on July 11, 2008 @ 5:59 pm
well, first BREATHE!
then think of somebody you admire, that would be so confident to do the public speaking and when you do the presentation tomorrow, imagine you are that person!
Then go and talk, pretending you are them!
Otherwise, I have heard that imagining everybody in the room is naked can work too, but I wouldn’t bank on it!
hdawg said,
Wrote on July 12, 2008 @ 4:37 am
The presentation it really helps talk slowly and groups that will get better at it there are courses and during your presentation what was said it really helps talk slowly and groups that will.
gail said,
Wrote on July 15, 2008 @ 10:24 am
firstly, avoid caffeine, that will only get you more nervy. secondly, slow down…. you don’t have to rush. keep it simple. make sure you know what you are talking about, keep it simple. diagrams are good, they explain things and take up more time. remember, slow down, keep it simple, and it wont last forever, then you can stop speaking. well done, even before you start, well done. you are not competing, what you are sharing is unique, you have something of worth to give.
stacey said,
Wrote on July 16, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
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