I have 2 get in fornt of the class and explain my poster 2morrow and I need tips on how to relieve nervousness

Question

I am so scared. I hate speaking in front of a group. It's for my oral communication class.

Answer 1

Personally, I have the same problem. Once during class they just called on us randomly for who would go next and I was so scared for mine I realized that I didn't even pay attention to the presentations before mine! So just try & remember that everyone else is probably as nervous as you are. Everyone understands what it's like to be on your own in front of the class, and chances are they'll be so busy thinking about themselves that they won't be scruitinizing you as closely as you may think. Just know your material & be confident!
Best wishes!! =)

Answer 2

1. Study your material well and be ready to answer questions. You will be the expert in your poster's theme.
2. Tonight get enough sleep, 7 to 8 hours.
3. Eat well, take a multivitamin, drink some fluids.
4. Wake up early enough so you have time for a good breakfast.
5. Review the material again.
6. Be confident, imagine yourself as a big shooting star.
7. Relax, think of the last time you had a great time with friends and family.
8. Breath deeply, you are sitting down, in a beautiful place, totally relaxed. Everywhere around you are pristine gardens and melodious birds. Picture this in your mind. Get ready to start.
9. Explain your poster to your classmates, every now and then look at your best friend in class for reassurance. It is OK to be a little nervouss, but as time passes you will sound more and more confident.
10. Be calm, you are the expert. Enjoy it.

Answer 3

I totally understand the nervousness. What works for me is if I go up to the front a little bit early before I have to start speaking and stand there for 15 seconds or so just looking at the group. (The best way to do this is to try and get up there while the person before you is packing up to sit down, if you can't swing this, just set up your poster slowly and get used to being at the front before you have to start). Right before you start, smile at one or two people, this actually does help you to be less nervous. As you speak, look at individual faces instead of the big group. At the same time, breathe deeply and remember that no matter what happens, it will be over soon and I can move on with my day. Think about how relieved you'll feel when you're done instead of how nervous you think you'll be when you're up there. I was always terrified of oral presentations but people always said I never looked nervous. Just remember to breathe deeply and think about it being over.

Answer 4

I think the most important thing is to remember to breathe! I know it sounds dumb but the more you breathe the calmer you will feel. This doesn't mean you should hyperventilate, just slow, deep breaths and you'll be fine.

Also, being comfortable with your material, in your case, your poster, will really help. Practice what you are going to say a few times so you will have a good idea of things you might need to change so that they go more smoothly for the real presentation.

Try to make eye contact with people you know and who you know will encourage you when you're in front of everyone. This can help calm your nerves and make it seem like you're only talking to one or two people instead of a whole bunch of people.

Remember, it will all be over soon and every one else is probably just as nervous as you are!! Hang in there, and good luck!

Answer 5

Like the others said, picture everybody either nude or in their underwear. Just take deep breaths, tell yourself you can do it, and have confidence in your ability! Believe it or not, many people get nervous about speaking in front of groups. Even adults!

It's good to be a little nervous: that means you care about the outcome. Think of it as "stage fright."

Speak clearly, don't rush. Make sure to breath normally and make eye contact with one person and pretend you're speaking only to that one person.

Good luck! (I work at a high school and still get a certain amount of nerves standing up in front of a class!).

Answer 6

Take your poster and explain it to the next three people that you see. After a few times you'll have had practice with your poster and then tomorrow in class, it'll be easier because you've done it before. Go up to your room mate, or sister, or neighbor, or a friend and say "check out my new poster. It's about .... " and go from there. You have to do this more than once. Try it. Itsa confidence builder.

Answer 7

Take a few long deep breaths. Then focus on something in the back of the room that is just above everyone heads. It will appear that you are looking at them, but you really aren't. I used to do competitive dramatic readings, and I couldn't tell you how many people were even there.

Answer 8

picture everybody being naked, tell yourself that you are a big girl and you can do this, pretend you are an actress and play a role as being someone who is confident and professional (role playing is fun) or you can look at the back wall. good luck , breathe in and breathe out before you start.

Answer 9

The BEST way is to practice. I'm sure that's not what you wanted to hear, but it is true. The more prepared you are, the less you have to stress yourself out about. Also, before you speak, remind yourself that you are speaking to your FRIENDS.

Answer 10

Start you presentation with a joke. It will loosen you up when they laugh. Many of our fears are tissue paper thin, and a single courageous step will carry us clear through them.