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Another Six Surefire Ways to Beat Stage Fright.
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1. START SMALL
A journey of hundred miles begins with a small step. The best way to start is to start grabbing small opportunities for speaking. In the beginning, taking repetitive small baby steps by delivering multiple small and successful speeches will build your confidence. So next time, wherever you are, always look for a chance to participate in any small conversation with friends and in familiar environments.
2. Start by speaking on familiar topics
However, just taking baby steps is not the key to success. To be successful in initial attempts and overcome the fear, be selective in accepting the offer to speak. Initially only speak on familiar topics. When you speak on subjects in which you have in-depth knowledge and understanding, it becomes much easier for you to present your ideas. If you are required to speak on a new or unfamiliar topic, find out how much time you have to prepare. Only if you have sufficient time to prepare and are confident of presenting the subject well should you accept the offer, otherwise POLITELY refuse to speak without enough time for preparation. While speaking on new subjects can be seen as a good opportunity, as a beginner it would be unwise to attempt to do so without sufficient preparation. Instead of gaining confidence, the risk of losing it would be higher in such a situation.
3. Preparation is the key to success
Preparation will provide you the required self-confidence. Even with familiar subjects, without proper preparation, you can find yourself in clumsy and awkward situations. To avoid any last minute anxiety and panic, prepare beforehand. However, once thoroughly prepared, avoid last minute changes just before the presentation. Your audiences would rather hear your short and sweet talk instead a long rambling one.
4. Master your time management to manage your fear
Time management helps in reducing unnecessary pressure and anxiety. Not only in the preparation of the subject but also other preparations, like your appearance, required presentation material, etc. managing your time will help you manage your time well and help you relax before the presentation. Another aspect of time management is to reach the venue well in advance. At least be in the appointed place half an hour before the program starts. Familiarize yourself with the place, the equipment, and the people. Knowing about the hall, the podium, the microphone, the staff members and organizers will help you become accustomed with the place and knowing whom to reach in the event that something unexpected happens.
5. Acceptance of Self and Other Individuals
Not only should you become familiar with the place and the people, but you should also accept the fact that you are capable of making the presentation. The more confident and comfortable you are about yourself, the easier it will be for you to greet other people, circulate and introduce yourself to strangers. Smile as you greet new faces. Everyone loves to have lively, cheerful people around, not gloomy, self-doubting souls.
6. Relaxation and Controlled Behavior is the KEY
Try to relax and be yourself. While waiting for your turn, relax and take deep breath to physically and mentally loosen yourself up. Assure yourself of a successful delivery. Another way to relax is to mentally play your favorite sound track. Visualize and feel audiences cheering you on. Visualizing scenes from past successes is also helpful. Controlled behavior and Actions will help you remain calm and composed as you walk around on the stage, look at the audience and make eye contact with a smile on your face. Begin slowly but surely and take full command of the situation, then go full swing.
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