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Stand and deliver
Being comfortable will affect how you speak and how you remember your presentation.
- When you practice, stand up, then speak, even if you plan to present sitting at a desk in front of a webcam.
- Try recording yourself and then playing it back, listening to your own voice while standing and walking.
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Fear of public speaking
Public speaking is one of the main fears, including forgetting what to say during a presentation.
But, memorising your presentation can make you more likely to forget it. This is partly because you limit yourself to one 'right way to commu...
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Don't focus on being calm
We feel compelled to memorise because public speaking makes us nervous, making us worse at remembering a memorised script.
Research shows that being excited can improve performance and confidence.
- Try to flip your inner anxiety dialogue to excitement, such as...
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Public speaking: draw a map of your speak
The key to not forget what you want to say is to create a comprehensive outline that consists of the major points.
Three types of outlines are helpful:**
- The traditional outline: You create and indented, hierarchical listing of your points and...
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Create visual aids
Close your eyes and envision your presentation unfolding in a familiar space such as your home or hiking path.
As you walk through your presentation, imagine putting different key ideas in certain locations in your imaginary route—for example, a catchy int...
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Check your self-talk
How you talk to yourself about anxiety will affect you.
When you start to worry about something, ask yourself if it is a realistic possibility.
- If the answer is no, try to redirect your thinking to the present.
Other Tips To Practice Mindfulness
- For those who tend to get "antsy" during meditation, there are other ways to ease into the practice of mindfulness.
- Gardening, listening to music, and even cleaning the house can become a practice in mindfulness if you take the rig...
Working from your bed: Consider a tray table or laptop stand
- Consider a tray table or laptop stand. It's important to keep your laptop at eye height to avoid any strain on your neck.
- Don't use your tray table for drinks and snacks. Instead, use your bedside table or a small side table.
- Keep ...
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