How do I get rid of anxiety about giving a presentation?
I have to give a presentation tomorrow for class (yes, I have class on Saturday) and I’m so nervous. What can I do to ease my anxiety? I’ve done group presentations before and been nervous and did fine, but this is an individual presentation, so I’m even more nervous. Any suggestions to help calm me down and feel confident about my presentation?
Chosen Answer:
1 – practice…….use the mirror or a friend and run through it a couple of times
2 – note cards………get the main points and some info about the supporting facts on individual numbered note cards……so you can easily get back on track if needed.
3 – be the expert…….you did the work, know your topic and think about sharing this needed (or not….haha, depending on the class) with your friends.
4 – realize everyone has some nerves about presentations…..your classmates will be rooting for you to do good, because they know how nervous they feel when it’s their turn.
best wishes………and think how great you’ll feel when it’s over!
by: spacey
on: 12th October 08
10 de October, 2008 at 8:48 pm
1 – practice…….use the mirror or a friend and run through it a couple of times
2 – note cards………get the main points and some info about the supporting facts on individual numbered note cards……so you can easily get back on track if needed.
3 – be the expert…….you did the work, know your topic and think about sharing this needed (or not….haha, depending on the class) with your friends.
4 – realize everyone has some nerves about presentations…..your classmates will be rooting for you to do good, because they know how nervous they feel when it’s their turn.
best wishes………and think how great you’ll feel when it’s over!
10 de October, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Look at your audience and imagine they are all naked. Honestly.
10 de October, 2008 at 8:49 pm
make sure you know your material very well, then make notes so you wont forget just in case. down play the presentation as if its not as big of a deal as you make it.
10 de October, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Just breathe, focus on what you’re presenting, and practice. Make eye contact with your audience, and be exciting! It’ll be over before you know it, and when it is over, you’ll feel better. Good luck!
10 de October, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Just know the material you’re presenting and you will be fine. If you get nervous, you’ll lose concentration. so i suggest that you focus on what you’re doing instead of what people think. Who doesn’t get nervous anyway? Hope this helps. just trust yourself.
10 de October, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Some suggestions on this may be found in section 9, on social anxiety, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris
10 de October, 2008 at 9:23 pm
practice in the nude, then when you give the presentation it won’t seem so stressful..