i have stage fright and i get very nervesed when i do a speech whats the best way to deal with it?

Answer 1

1. Practice your material until it's second nature
2. Dress in comfortable clothing
3. Look at things that do not cause you anxiety
4. If you make a mistake do not dwell upon it ... move on confidently
5. Pre-live the event ... running scenarios such as you forget your lines and recover or you do a great job. This will get you shifted and ready for any eventuality.
6. Know that people admire your ability to speak publicly and mistakes are understood and overlooked.

Answer 2

Okay first of all congrats you must be a great singer in order to be given such a big part a solo for one by yourself !!! But moving on to your stage fright you know how people say imagine everyone in there underwear dont because my speech and debate teacher once told me that some people will look great in there underwear and some people wont and its true so please dont try imagining that... Well I think the best way to overcome stage fright is to A) perform your solo in front of your friends or people your family and friends know that you dont so youll become used to performing in front of people you dont know..or B) when performing your solo instead of looking at all the faces in the crowd you can look straight forward at the back of the audience or the back wall of wherever your singing..Once you get into the grove of the song and your voice is steady and your singing is good then you can start singing and loking at people in the crowd that you know because youll see them enjoying your singing and it will give you positive reinsurance and youll feel great and comfterable on stage. Good luck and from how the situation sounds youll probably do amazing.. Well adios ^ ^ )

Answer 3

Realize that if you mess up it's not the worst thing in the world - believe me - in 6th grade I did every single move backwards in a song - and I wasn't laughed at. It was only until I saw the video that I realized what I had done. Or maybe to take it a step further imagine yourself as an eagle - flying through the sky and in total control. Just concentrate on peaceful images and going over what you need to say and you'll be fine. It is now that I have no stage fright.

Answer 4

Prepare ur speech by understanding the topic u r given. Photograph in ur mind about the different items you are to say like a movie camera. One you know ur speech. Take a chair in your house stand on it say your speech, a couple of times, changing the direction of the chair. Then make use of a recording machine, and give the speech, standing in the chair (the podium). Check ur recording if you have made any mistake correct it and repeat the process, the first speech may be time consuming, but you will be through subsequently

Answer 5

Talk to yourself outlound in the street or sing. Singing in the shower helps you prepar for this, or even becoming a dominant friend, making plans and deciding what to do that day. Make a close friend with one of the people you and presenting this speech to and keep your focus on them during the speech.

Answer 6

when I used to do speeches in school, I would make sure I was really prepared for the speech so that I felt confident in what I was saying...then right before the speech, i would take some deep breaths! Then, when I was up on stage, I would just focus on what I was saying, remembering that I WAS prepared...go confident.

Answer 7

Join a local chapter of ToastMasters International. It's a friendly, supportive group that is dedicated to helping members work on their public speaking skills. They have manuals that will help you work of specific elements of public speaking. As a former member, I can promise you that the members are truly helpful and participating will improve your comfort and abilities with public speaking.

Answer 8

Taking slow and deep breaths through your nose will signal your parasympathetic nerves to calm your mind and body. Meditation is also a good relaxation technique.

Catnip, chamomile, cramp bark, kava kava, hops, linden flower, motherwort, passionflower or skullcap are helpful herbs to promote relaxation and aid in preventing panic attacks.

Good luck!

Answer 9

I use to have the same thing. Just prepare yourself well in advance and act it out in your mind. The most important thing is to realize you're doing it for yourself, not to impress anyone else, and no one really cares if you mess up.

Answer 10

I was the same way. Just do like I did and still do.....look like your looking at people but your really looking above their heads. I know it might sound crazy but it really works!