How to Overcome Fear of Speaking

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Stage fright is the most

fearsome dragon facing an orator.

There are effective

techniques for combating fear.

#1 BreathingWhat kind of breathing is typical of fear?

That’s right! Shallow, rapid, fitful, using the upper part of the chest, frequently held before exhaling.

By simply changing fitful breathing for any other style, you will feel more confident.

The classical solution is to take a deep breath in and then breathe out sharply.

#2 Affirmative gestures

Here are a few gestures which will help you overcome awkwardness.

Try straightening your shoulders.

Rub your hands together.Strike the fist of your right hand

into the palm of your left.…

#3 Physical shake out

Work of surplus adrenaline in the Blood

Physical exerciseShake-outTense – relaxYawn

Regulate your adrenaline level!

#4 The affirmative phrase

“I can do it!”“Yes!!!”“Me!!!!!!”

“We will rock you!!!” “Onwards and upwards!” ...

#5 Positive thinking

Picture in your mind’s eye the best possible way your forthcoming speech could go.

#6 Raise your status

Imagine, for example, that

you are a King!

#7 Unconventional Action

BREAK OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE IN TO A ZONE OF

EMPOWERMENT, PASSION, BRAVADO, AND EXHILARATION!

# 8 ExperienceSpeak, speak, speak!—whenever you get

the chance.

Don’t forget: it is not only you who are afraid of fear: fear is afraid of you!

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