please i cant help myself?

Question

1. i always get nerves when i make speeches! how do i stop?

2. i need to do something to gain more marks and make the speech interesting. everyone is doing something except me :( any ideas? im doing it on leukaemia.

no stupid people! :)
"there are no stupid questions...just stupid people"

Answer 1

Everyone gets nervous at first when they are doing public speaking. It does get easier the more you do it. I know that isn't very comforting, but it's true.

You can practice in front of friends or perform your speech into a tape recorder to hear what you sound like. That way you will have a better idea how loudly to speak and whether or not you are speaking in a voice that is understandable.

One way to make your speech more interesting and easier for you is to learn everything you can about your subject. Speak to people in the medical profession who care for leukemia patients or even visit a clinic where you might be able to talk to patients. YOu could check into support groups for patients with leukemia and see what sorts of issues they have. What do they want the rest of us to know about this disease? Find out how we, as laypersons can help the people living with the disease.

Anyone can just read the old stale book-facts to a roomful of people, but when you get more involved with the PEOPLE living with the diseases, you get a whole new perspective. Once you learn all you can about your subject, you will feel more confident about your ability to speak on the issues and information.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Everyone gets nerves when talking in front of a crowd. It is the world's greatest fear. Lot's of great people had difficulty before they became good at it, like Winston Churchill.

The main reason people get nerves when talking in fron of a crowd is that they are already, even before they start, imagining a negative outcome. They are already vividly imagining people making fun of them, criticizing them, laughing behind their backs.

The only really good solution i can recommend is to:

1. Research your topics really well. In your case (leukemia) maybe talk to a doctor or nurse who knows a great Dela about the topic. This will give you very accurate information that will make you more confident when you give your talk

2. Do backup research. Like look it up in the library, magazine, wikipedia.org, about.com. You cannot hope to become an expert overnight but all that information put together will give you so much more ammunition to make you talk interesting and lively.

3. Make a draft speech/talk. Then practice in front of a mirror. Ideally you should have either a family member or a friend who really believes you, who can can supportive constructive criticism. Remember it a draft. So expect there to be a lot of editing involved.

4. Make a final draft. This should be your best work. But remember you are not an expert "yet". People who study for years are not really experts yet. But you will be "expert" enough for a quick talk in front of the class.

5. Practice Practice Practice. Just like a cook or an athlete the more repetitions they make of what they are going to do, they automatically get better and more confident about. That will automatically happen to you.

6. If you have time practice answering some questions about your talk. If you make it interesting enough, people are sure to ask you clarifications and elaborations.

That's it, except for one final thing...

Please do make it interesting. All facts and no heart makes for a boring talk. Try to find out people or families that your classmates know that have a member that has leukemia. By adding a human touch, even the most boring talks can be very memorable.

Good luck ok ;)

Answer 3

Many people have a fear of public speaking. The easiest way to conquer it is to practice until you are okay with it. If you don't do it in school, you will probably have to face this issue in the workplace.

http://www.stresscure.com/jobstress/speak.html

You will need to provide more details about the scope of the project. What are you allowed to do to make it more interesting? It is easier to make suggestions if the reader understands what this is for and what you plan to focus on about leukemia.

Good luck.

P.S. It makes people defensive when you call them stupid. Now you will probably get people who make inappropriate comments just because you added that line. If you don't like something someone has written, ignore it or report it.

Answer 4

I used to be a teacher, so I used to speak a lot in front of an audience, I used to play in a band too, So I guess I'm quite Good at facing a bunch of people. First thing, you need to show them you are confident, but not too confident. This helps them help you. and that's the point. Next it's OK to be nervous, you have 2 minutes to get rid of the little voice and the racing beats of your heart. Take your time to relax, don't get into the rush, look at the audience, find a nice smiling face a just hit it!!!!! Good luck!! You can do it!!!!!

Answer 5

Okay i always used to get nervous too before making a speech...i was always told to picture the people in their underwear or jami's so it's not as intemidating...take deep breathes and focus,relax yourself a little....it might help..(although in my case it never did..i think i made an *** out of myself..but maybe for u it'll help)
Well don't know how to make it more interesting sorry...as long as it's in depth and interesting u should be okay.

Answer 6

there's this gnawing emptiness in my heart
i don't know why
its that old feeling again
of being surrounded with friends yet feeling so alone
my heart's so heavy; its sinking
i find it difficult to breathe
i laugh but actually i cry
life's a stageplay
close the curtain on me

Answer 7

be sure and clear what to say during your speech.no need to get nervous.maybe lacking self confidence.try to wear black tourmaline and tourquoise pendant.it may help.the black tourmaline deflects negative energies and the tourquiose help you to express yourself freely and confidently!

Answer 8

take a deep breath and pray and say OH LORD JESUS... pray more and call on the name of the LORD JESUS from deep within and pray for wisdom.. you will be calm and you will be brigther.. promise