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NIX THE NERVES
It's that time of year, again, to remind our readers of some of the most effective ways to control your nerves when you are asked to speak.
Control, not eliminate, is the byword.
Nervousness expresses itself as shallow breathing, dry mouth, tense muscles, and jerky movements.The results can be a squeaky voice, clicking sounds when we try to say certain consonants like 'p' or 's', and uncontrolled movements. The tips below will put you, rather than your nerves, in contol of your presentation.
Be prepared.
Absolutely nothing gives you confidence like knowing you are prepared : knowing about your audience, knowing your content, and knowing how the physical and electronic setups will work for you
Deep breathing
Several minutes before you are to speak, begin to breathe rhythmically and deeply. You will be rewarded with calmer feelings, a more alert brain and enough lung power that your voice doesn't squeak when you start.
We hope these tips will give you the confidence to step onto new stages with more creative presentations.Ease mouth muscles.
Ever seen anything more relaxed than a cat? Maybe it is because they meow. Try it, several times, just before you speak. Remember to open wide. (Yes, you can do it silently, and, yes, it's a good idea to place your hand casually over your mouth if you are with other people).
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.
I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.
When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image.
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