10 easy steps
to get rid of nerves when making a presentation each and every time:
Nervousness
causes physiological reactions which are mostly attributed to the increase of
adrenaline in your system. You can counteract these effects with a few simple
techniques:
1.Practice deep
breathing -
adrenalin causes you to breathe shallowly. By breathing deeply into your
stomach will give your brain the oxygen it needs and the slower pace will trick
your body into believing you are calmer. It also helps with voice quivers,
which can occur when your breathing is irregular.
2.Drink water - adrenalin can cause a dry mouth, which in
turn leads to getting tongue-tied. Have a glass of water handy. Take sips
occasionally. Never consume more water prior to your presentation than you
would normally drink on a daily basis.
3.Smile - this is a natural relaxant that sends
positive chemicals through your body.
4.Project your
voice – a louder
voice will take you outside your comfort zone immediately and allow you to
relax as it gives the feeling that you are in control.
5.Move around during your presentation. Only if it
is a purposeful movement. This will expend some of your nervous energy.
6.Stop Thinking
About Yourself. Remember that the audience is there to get some information and you
are the subject expert.
7.Earn the right
to present. Know at
least 10 times more about the topic than what you are going to present.
8.Prepare,
Prepare, Prepare. Once you know what you are going to say, you need to prepare yourself
for the actual delivery.
·Decide what you are going to wear - make it
comfortable and appropriate;
·Arrive early and get your equipment set up;
·Anticipate problems and have backups and
contingencies in place in case something doesn't work, you forget something,
etc;
·If possible, give everything one last run
through in the real environment.
9.Rehearse - avoid memorising your presentation. Never
learn by rote rather visualise pictures that represent various items in your
content, and then create a memory stack.
10.Demand a
positive mindset. Remind yourself of all the previous positive experiences you have had
and that today is no different.
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