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Public speaking
I have an oral presentation to give on monday (it's powerpoint) and i'm terrified... like this is one of my biggest fears ever. Whenever i go to give a speech or something my voice starts really quivering and shaking and it sounds like i'm crying. Is there any way to stop this from happening? also... any other advice on giving speeches would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!
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Practice in front of your family and friends. I had the same voice problem and found an over the counter herbal stress reliever helped take the edge off the nerves.
Until you do this enough to get use to it, it will bother you. Try to give presentations as much as possible; I can now get up in front of thousands and it doesn't bother me at all. But when I first started, I was a basket case.
Good Luck - and remember - after it is all over, no one will even remember in a year, so don't sweat it.
PrincessPhoebe
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OMG! I used to have the same problem! Just realize, they don't really care and half of them are just starring @ the clock! Give yourself some pride and it'll be a breeze!
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Just relax...if its powerpoint people aren't even going to be looking at you they'll be looking at the slides. pretend liek your reading something aloud in your room by yourself
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Hey! Don't sweat it! just think it as your talking to your friends or that your in your room by your self { or somewhere you feel most confortable} Good Luck Don't woory! It's not a big deal {public speaking} and plus it is very common so your totally not alone! Good Luck! <3 Taylor
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I'm like that too. What I've found to work for me is when you talk, try to talk LOUD, and project your voice across the room. For some reason, talking loudly helps me to feel more confident. And talk clearly, and try not to rush. Take a deep breath before you give ur speech. And when your talking, dont look anyone directly in the eyes. And just remember, everyone else in the audience is probably barely paying attention to you. lol. And they're probably thinking about what they are doing that weekend or something and won't notice any mistakes you make. (i know thats kinda mean but if u think about it, it really helps). Sry this was long-- anyway my main point is to talk LOUD. Hope this helps
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Well you just got to keep practicing. The way to get around public speaking is to practice a couple times. And write it how you want and keep practice because you wont always be looking down at your notes and wont freak. Just know what you doing and saying and keep your eyes focused on a friend or friends
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i know how you feel. This used to happen to me too. i now just concentrate on one spot and think about my grade. Imagine your teacher saying how great you were. And remember the more confident you are, the shorter the time feels. The more nervous you are the longer the time feels. It doesn't matter what you look at it can even be the wall.
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your not the only one this problem happens to with me to expect i start to sweat and i can't breath and my voice sounds werid and i flip out lol well enough about that what i would do is just pretend that they aren't even there or if that doesn't work just pretend like you are reading to yourself picture everybody elese in there underwear that should work. sunshine
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pretend that everytime you look at a face, youre just looking at yourself in the mirror... i used to be just like you but if you dont think about it, its ok... just think about other things like what you want to have for lunch, or what you did over the weekend... but make sure you remember your presentation too! all you have to do is rehearse a LOT n then the words will just kinda come and you wont have to think about it... good luck! hope this helps!
--lucky
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Have your friends save something really funny to say before you go. Also, practice so you'll know it like the back of your hand.
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It helps to practice in front of your parents the night before. And when you're giving your speech, just look above their heads or below, and just imagine you're still talking to your parents. This happens to me too. I hate giving speeches, because I'm so shy, so sorry if that didn't help much. I know how you feel. Good luck! I know you'll do good!
Hope I helped!
~*Erin*~
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dont get nervous. just dont look at people look above their heads so they think you are looking at them. practice in front of your family too.
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Before you present relax and just take a deep breath and remind yourself that nothing bad will happen. You can also pretend that the audience isn't there and remember the audience are just a bunch of people that are listening to u. Also, practice ure speech and know wat u are going to say in front of everyone. Good luck!
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awe!! i know alot of people that happens too! if your afraid that your going to mess up infront of other people think of it this way.. you will never see those people again, when your 19 EVERYTHING changes you probably wont talk to but one of the people in your highschool. also, if that doesnt help. after your presentation nobodys going to remember, they have more important things on their minds then why you do with your life ( no offence) and also, think of yourself being more important then them. that they are there just to learn from you. and if my mess up on facts i highly doubt people could correct you so dont be scared!! hope i helped!! ohh and if your a debater, youll find out alot of people do speeches on SLEEP DEPRIVATION. its really easy so if your allowed to do a speech, id do that :o)
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Hi! Here is what I would do. Tell everybody you are very scareddoing this. If you do good the teacher might give you a very good grade!
Happy Holidays!
Abby
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you just have to go up there and not care about what anyone thinks. just really try that because as long as you're comfortable with yourself then they will be comfortable with you. RATE ME..
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Okay, pretty much, the definition of stage fright (which is what you have) is the fear of being judged. What you should do is make sure you know EXACTLY what you're gonna' talk about on Monday and practice it at home beforehand. Then when you're presenting your powerpoint, just keep in mind that everyone watching you is a human also, and they can most likely sympathize with you about having to get up in front of a group of people and speak. Also what might help is if before you have to present, chit-chat with the people that will be listening to you. Talking to friends is usually easier than talking to strangers in this sort of situation, because then you know what the people are like and can more easily convince yourself that they're not judging you. Good luck! You'll be fine! And if you mess up, it's not the end of the world!!!
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I dont know if this works but my teacher told me to have a paperclip in your hand and rub it with your thumb and pointer. i would also put your shoulders back take a deep breathe and RELAX if you have to stare in one spot on a wall**go to www.google.com and type in speech fears
**kristen**
**tell me how your presentation went and my advice helped**
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It's terrifying standing up in front of people and talking becuase you think of what could go wrong. Just be calm , and speak in a clear loud vioce so they can hear you. Some people when talking play with they're hair or shake they're leg while talking to keep them calm. try doing something to keep you calm and dont worry about other people. Hope i helped and good luck!
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Aww, I know EXACTLY how you feel. When I was younger I was a sports boradcaster for a radio station in Houston and the first time I went live on air, I totally freaked! I was shaking my voice cracked and all sweaty. The thing that helped me get through it was just to kind of pretend I was only talking to one of my closets friends or someone from my family. Just like I was practicing or something. It also helped me to pretend that I was this kind of famous person that was just my goofy self. But before you give your actual presentation try giving it to your family (they are your biggest critics). Also do the same with your friends. You could try giving it in front of a mirror so you can watch all the lil' gestres you make. And this is also helpful, to give your speech or presentation while a video camera is recording. Just practice..you'll get better each time. Just totally relax! You can do anything you set your mind to. Good luck. :)
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