Some tips for people who are afraid of public speaking

You have prepared the text for a long time and carefully and know it by heart, you have chosen your clothes, practiced speaking in front of a mirror, and, it would seem, you are completely ready to perform. But when you went on stage and saw a full hall of people, your confidence disappeared somewhere, and with it the ability to speak coherently and eloquently. Are you familiar with this condition? Then you have glossophobia - the fear of public speaking. But it, like many other phobias, can be overcome. We will talk about the methods below.

To be a speaker!

Many professions require basic public speaking skills. Some people mistakenly believe that glossophobia is a trait of only shy and insecure people. But this is not true at all.

Sometimes even those who have no problems communicating with others can appear in front of an audience with trembling hands and an uncertain voice. What is the reason for such a phobia? Most often it is hidden behind the peculiarities of upbringing and the presence of negative experiences.

For example, if parents constantly asked their child to speak more quietly in public places, it is not surprising that an adult is afraid of speaking in front of a large audience where they need to speak loudly and clearly.

Any unsuccessful appearances on stage are also stored in the subconscious, preventing you from freely expressing your thoughts in the future.

Studies confirm that at the moment of such fear, a person releases approximately the same amount of adrenaline as during a parachute jump. And coping with such a state can be very difficult.

Is there anything you can do to help yourself? Of course. Here are some important tips:

1. Don't be afraid to be imperfect. Even the most famous public figures are not afraid to make a mistake or make a mistake. After all, this is not an obstacle to success at all. The main thing in such cases is to be able to quickly find a way out of the situation.
2. Imagine the result and go for it. How do people who suffer from glossophobia behave? Before going on stage, they imagine how they will be embarrassed, turn pale and start to stutter, while everyone will laugh at them. After such a thing, you really just want to hide. Or you can imagine the perfect result and believe in your success.

Better yet, live the moment. Imagine yourself calmly delivering your speech, confidently answering questions, successfully completing your task, and the audience appreciatively discussing your performance.

1. Speak about what you know well. Your topic is your hobby. To look dignified, you should start preparing in advance. This will help you structure the information correctly, study unfamiliar points, and practice speaking the text.
2. Choose the right look. Everything should be perfect — clothes, hairstyle, manicure. If you are worried that some force majeure might happen, prepare two sets of clothes.
3. Breathe. Anxiety and worry cause tension in the muscles of the chest and airways, which in turn causes shortness of breath and difficulty speaking. This condition can be overcome by regular deep breathing. It relaxes the muscles and calms you down.
4. Don't run your eyes. It often happens that a speaker, trying to understand the audience's reaction, starts to run his eyes around the hall, thereby distracting himself from his speech. Quickly pulling yourself together and stopping being nervous will help you focus your gaze on one person. Find a pleasant face and look at it. That way, no reaction from those present will be able to confuse you.

Stage fright is a phobia for many people. But the desire to work on yourself and improve will definitely help you become more confident. Good luck!