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ACADEMIC SPEAKING

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Nama : Junaedi Abdilah

NPM : 20137479163

Universitas indraprasta P!"

Pr#$ram Pas%a &ar'ana

Pr#di (ahasa "n$$ris

2014

Methods to Combat Fear on the Day of

Your Presentation

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ASSUME THE ROLE

Start thinking you are onstage as soon as you enter the presentation room. Before the

meeting begins, create small talk with people in the room, and act as if you are already

onstage.

When you assume this mind-set, the beginning of your formal presentation no longer

feels like the beginning.

If you are in a conference or large meeting session where several presentations take

place, you can mentally go into character as the person who precedes you starts his

talk.

This techniue helps take away the fear that some of us feel in the first few minutes of

speaking. It functions like an easy on-ramp into your presentation.

The physical symptoms of stage fright!

" Shaky hands, knees, or lips

" #ry throat

" $ild nausea

" %uivering voice

" &apid or shallow breathing

" &apid heartbeat

" 'old hands

" Itchiness

" Blushing

" (ervous laugh

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REATHE

) common nervous reaction is taking short, uick, shallow breaths. Shallow breathing

results in higher stress, lower o*ygen levels, and reduced energy. When you catch

yourself breathing this way, stop and consciously take a few deep, slow breaths, letting

your abdomen e*pand. Breathing is a natural, easy way to calm down. ) few deep,

cleansing breaths will help you rela* mentally and physically.

EAT THE R!"HT FOOD

+our diet can affect the uality of your speech. n the day youre speaking, make sure

to eat something light. If youre very nervous, its even more important to eat, because

your an*iety can cause nausea. 'hoose some protein and fruit or vegetables and a

starch. #rinking grapefruit uice or sucking on a lemon will ump-start your salivary

glands if you are feeling a sore throat.

)void consuming these foods and beverages before you speak!

" $ilk and sugar. Both items coat your throat and cause phlegm.

" 'arbonation. The bubbles cause, well, you know, burping/

" 'affeine. If youre an*ious, cut your normal intake of caffeine by about half.

If you usually consume lots of coffee or tea, dont go cold turkey on the day of a speech,

but use moderation. #rinking any caffeine will increase your rate of speech and magnify

any itters you might normally e*perience from speaking. +our natural adrenaline will

boost your energy.

" )lcohol. 0ust dont.

E#ERC!SE

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) little light e*ercise before a presentation can provide both a mental and a physical

boost. Try clenching your fists for five seconds, and then release and stretch your

fingers. &epeat the clenches three or four times, and then shake your hands. If

possible, walk around a little. #o some knee bends, and touch your toes. &oll your

shoulders forward and backward, and stand up straight. )ny simple e*ercise keeps the

blood flowing and the an*iety in check.

If youre talking online, any tension you may be feeling will be e*pressed in your voice. If

youre not using a camera, stand up to improve your breathing. +ou can do shoulder

rolls and basic stretches while youre online but not talking.