Friday, April 13, 2012

The Fear of Public Speaking

Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. 

Most of have this in some degree.  The reasons why are often unexplainable.  But this fear can prevent us from effectively speaking in public and from delivering presentations.

So, what can you do to overcome this fear?

Here are some tips:

Breathe:  Take deep breaths to control your overall sense of nervousness
Drink:  Plenty of water or other beverages that can hydrate you
Relax:  Stretch, shrug your shoulders, stand on your tippy toes - these can help calm you down
Practice:  The more you are confident, the less nervous you should be

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