The majority of people when asked whether they prefer to go to the dentist or to speak in public invariably choose going to the dentist.

All it takes is the appropriate training, mentally and physically.

Here's how you may be feeling.

The Question: Can you please help me?

I can't talk in front of my class! I get SO nervous, my face turns red and I get hives all over.
If I just stand beside my desk, I'm ok and I can do Power Point Presentations as long as the lights are off and I stand with my back to the class.

The Answer.

Being shy is a very interesting way to be.

When I was in grade school I also had the same problem. I'd freeze up if the teacher asked me a question.

The problem is that you are too aware of how you are feeling.
You are focusing your thoughts on how you feel.

Most people are too busy thinking about themselves, thinking about 'what is in this for me', to really be paying much attention to you.

Focus all your attention on improving your delivery technique. Read about speaking in public and create a system for yourself.

You can also do an exercise to improve your confidence.

Think about a time when you were very confident when you felt like you could talk on and on and never feel uncomfortable. Or, imagine how confident you would like to feel.

When you can really feel it all over take 3 deep breaths.

Then, when you are ready to go up to give your speech, again take 3 deep breaths. And remember that time you felt confident.

You will feel more confident and you will give the best speech of your life.

When you are anxious you tend to take very shallow breaths and that increases your anxiety.

So, remember every so often when you are speaking to pause and take a deep breath.

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