I have to do a presentation tomorrow, and always get super nervous? any help?

Answer 1

Here's a little trick. Instead of trying not to be nervous and pushing it out of your mind, which is the natural response, lean in to it. Be aware of what it feels like to be nervous. Watch it in your body. Where exactly in your body do you feel it? Does it move? Does it have a color? Fix your attention on it and observe it. Be willing to be nervous. Surrender to it. I've found that non-resistance and awareness are the quickest way to have an unwanted emotion disappear. Like the saying goes, what we resist persists. Anyone else ever tried this approach?

Good luck. Let us know how it goes!

Answer 2

The respondant, Brad, has a good approach. It is true that if you resist and wrestle with the feelings of nervousness that they will only resist and wrestle back.

When in Uni I often started my presentations by saying. "I am really nervous standing here in front of you all." It seemed by admitting my feeling and then just doing the presentation that I was more able to deal with the nerves.

Some other tips are to be well prepared.
Tell yourself that you are a good presenter.
Do some positive self-talk before the presentation.
When starting the presentation take a moment to scan around the room and look at each person there. Smile at them and you will find them smiling back.
Highlight the key words in your presentation so they are easy to pick out.

Answer 3

Be well prepared presentationwise obviously. When you stand up , take deep breaths and speak slowly at first. I sometimes imagine that the people I'm talking to, are all naked or on the toilet and I make sure I look as many of them in the eyes as possible. Even if you are shaking like a leaf, try to make eye contact with people and vary your voice. There's nowt worse than having to sit through hours of someone mumbling in a monotone.
Public speaking is very nerve wracking, but it does get easier. I used to hate making mistakes, but I love it now as it gives me the chance to say "oops", laugh at myself, relax and get everyone else laughing too.
My last tip is to lower the pitch of your voice, when people are nervous, their voices get higher. Bon chance!

Answer 4

If you think that everyone else in the room is very nervous as well that can help because you won't feel too bad if you know everyone else feels the same. Take deep breaths and try to relax as much as possible.

Answer 5

There is nothing to be nervous. You should first love your presentation. Determine to love your work. Prepare very well. Imagine that you are going to do the presentation exceptionally well. Don't allow tense feelings to steal your happiness. Cheer
up .meet the challenge. Prove your worth. ..;Make efficient use of time.. Use necessary diagrams...Prepare your own..finish within time limits...answer the questions giving credit to questioners...Thank them for their interest.. Best Wishes

Answer 6

As other people have said, acknowledge and don't fight your nervousness. One thing I always like to do is remind myself that (in my experience) most of the class isn't listening and doesn't really care what you have to say. Deep breathing is one of the best ways to relax yourself. Good luck!

Answer 7

If something does go wrong whats the worse that can happen,they will laugh at you so whats the big deal in that.Laugh back at them.Just believe in yourself.It always works.