I get really nervous when i get ready to do a project in front of the class, how can i get rid of it ?
2007-01-10 01:58:44 · 8 answers · asked by BORED GUY ASKING RANDOM ?"S 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Practice what you are going to say infront of a mirror, take a deep breath before speaking infront of the class, if you don't want to make eye contact with anyone just look right over their heads, pretend no one is in the class but yourself, imagine you are giving the presentation to someone you admire and try to smile when presenting your information. These steps worked for me when I was in school.
2007-01-10 02:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I also used to get very nervous when I had to present. These things really helped me: be prepared, know what you are going to say and have it written down. Practice at home on your own. Breath deeply and speak slowly, this really helps you to stay calm. If you have a friend in the class, make eye contact with them every once in a while. If you can stand behind something, like a lectern of a desk, it sort of makes you feel safer, and gives you a place to put your notes. If people laugh or giggle, don't take it personally or let it throw you off, they are just nervous too.
Good Luck!
2007-01-10 10:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by bugged to death 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm always asked to report back when I was in HighSchool and everytime I would go in front of the class... I would look my classmates in the eye before I start the report. By doing this, you're catching everyone's attention. Then you give your self a deep breathe and enjoy the report. A lot of research and planning is also important. Make sure that you have all your points outlined. If you're going to use a visual aid, better. It will help you recover once you forgot anything. I don't recommend using notecards, it is a distraction.
2007-01-10 10:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by hipandalive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that the number one fear of Americans is public speaking? So, you are very normal to feel this way. If you practice in front of the mirror it will help you feel a bit more relaxed. The more prepared you are the more confidence you will have when presenting. Also, one of the oldest tricks in the book is to look over the heads of your audience instead of looking them in the face. By looking over them you still look like you have eye contact but there faces won't haunt you while you are speaking and you won't get distracted by people. Try to look at them and picture them all in their underwear, if you don't laugh, you will get through the speech a little easier. Hope this helps and good luck.
2007-01-10 10:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In actual fact I get terribly nervous when I have to prepare for public speaking. I find my nerves are much more settled when I don't have a definite speech prepared, and I perform much better. Of course I make sure I'm well-read in the area that I'm supposed to talk about and I go over some ideas that I would like to talk about in my mind. It also sounds more natural and less "speech-like". I got all As in every presentation in my senior year with this method.
2007-01-10 10:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of these are wonderful techniques. Do you remember what your calssmates said in front of the class last year? The year before? They won't remember you either. In the scheme of things it really is no big deal, just relax, have fun, and speak like you are talking to someone one on one. Another helpful hint is to look directly at different individuals during your speach instead of focusing on the group. This helps make it seem like you are talking to one person. just remeber to shift around the room and focus on different people (esp. your teacher)
2007-01-10 10:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by Chris B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mind over matter - believe that you CAN do this. Then know that you really have no choice so you better do it, and do it well. Keep in the back of your mind that every person watching you has exactly the same issue! Good luck
2007-01-10 10:19:53 · answer #7 · answered by Who Knew! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my speech professor told me that breathing that affects our speaking... and when you're nervous, chances are, you will not be able to speak well. so he advised us to catch our breath and learn to calm it down before speaking. whether you're nervous or not, if you cant catch up with your fast breath, you will not be able to speak really good in a crowd.
2007-01-10 10:06:29 · answer #8 · answered by Autisteek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋