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Date Posted: 18:56:23 09/02/02 Mon
Author: Elvia Valencia
Subject: Re: Topic 4--re: Overcoming Speech Anxiety
In reply to: Dianne 's message, "Re: Topic 4--re: Overcoming Speech Anxiety" on 14:03:14 09/02/02 Mon

>>Give several examples of when you may have had some
>>temporary anxiety that developed before you were
>>supposed to speak or give a presentation. What did
>>you do to calm down? What tips would you give to
>>others so that they can relax before, during, and
>>after a presentation that they are giving?
>
>I always make sure that I know my information inside
>and out and try to make sure that I feel comfortable
>enough that I can change the presentation when I see.
>that an audience is not responding. I also make sure
>that I have plenty of rest and that I am "up" for the
>presentation. (unlike class at 9:30 at night when I
>can't think anymore!) I also make sure that I am
>comfortable. Comfortable in what I am wearing,
>(shoes, etc.) and comfortable in my surroundings.
>Prior to starting I also try and picture myself after
>it is over, what did I want to accomplish, what do I
>want the audience to take away from the presentation.
>I also try and think about the following question,
>"what is the worst that can happen?" And the reality
>of what can happen doesn't seem to fit the anxiety
>that I might be feeling.


Diane you made some real good points that I think I want to try on my next presentation and I am like you by 9:30 my mind is whinding down.

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  • Re: Topic 4--re: Overcoming Speech Anxiety -- Kathy Oskison, 05:38:19 09/03/02 Tue
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