so, I have this social studies project that i have to present soon, and im really freaked out. Part of the reason is really silly I admit. In the class I need to present in, there are two guys that like me(Idont like them) but thats mostly why I dont want to present. Yes I know its a stupid reason, but I cant seem to overcome the anxiety cause its really bad.
What can/should I do to get over it, and be more comfortable speaking?
I really dont like anyone in that class anyway casue they're mostly snobs, so I keep tellin myself "okok you shouldnt care what the heck they think, besides they probably wont even remember you." It works a tiny bit but I need some more advice.
2007-04-03 16:21:59 · 11 answers · asked by Jenny 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Try not to think of the students who bother you. Present to your teacher, he/she's the one grading you. If eye contact is a part of grading, and it usually is in a small way... make sure you make eye contact with your teacher. Otherwise, pick a spot on the wall just above your classmates heads to focus on. Give your presentation to the wall decorations, if there are any.
2007-04-03 16:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only 95% of people feel that way, so you are not alone.
95% of people in the audience have empathy for you, because they have the same problem.
Nobody wants you to fail, in fact, they want you to show your courage and get on with it.
Nobody will remember it afterwords except yourself. Nobody really cares.
So you get to choose...
1. Feel really good about overcoming your fear.
or
2. Feeling like crap and dwell on it for ever.
I think of it as telling a story, just like you are telling your buds about your vacation.
I'm a very good story teller, but always thought I was a lousy presenter, until I realized that they are the same thing.
I just watched Bill Clinton do it. He gets $300,000 per session. Bill gets up and is totally honest and candid and tells a story which always involves making fun of himself.
Go get them and try it on the dog or the wall, your Mom and Dad. To rehearse and to get the feel for the flow of the thing and to hear yourself say the words.
2007-04-03 16:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by robbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem the only way to overcome it is to get up and speak. The more you do it, the easier it gets. Don't worry about it nobody will even pay attention. I never listen when people speak in class, so why should they. If you show that you're nervous then they'll watch. Just act calm and get it over with.
2016-05-17 03:20:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a breathing exercise. Breathe in through your nose and really focus on the breath coming into your body, filling your lungs. Make it as long as it needs to be. Breathe out noting the same thing.
It helps reduce stress, and got me through a college speech class (UGH!).
Plus there's the old standby of visualizing all of them in their underwear, which can be gross.
It may seem like the longest time of your life, but the minutes will fly by. Try not to focus on the fact that you're up there, and just act like they're all your best friends and you can go share a pizza afterwards.
2007-04-03 16:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by April M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably your worst problem is that you're thinking about it so much. I love to sing onstage! Even though I love being in front of people, I get nervous. I just think about it like this: When someone is in front of you, you don't think too much about it if they mess up, right? I mean, you don't dwell on it constantly. I know that probably doesn't help much with your situation, but it was worth a shot. :) Its the only thing that works for me.
2007-04-03 16:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by *Jenn* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.
Do one thing every day that scares you.
2007-04-03 16:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by Billy Kapp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give the presentation as if everyone in the call were your fiends. You know you don' t have to look at their faces anyway. Just make sure you glance above everyones heads as you look around the room. Hope this works.
2007-04-03 16:33:44 · answer #7 · answered by Jan C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be paranoid when I played the piano for large audiences. But I took advice from Arthur. You know, that show from PBS...anyways
Just imagine that everyone in the room isn't who they actually are. Imagine they're your best friend or your grandma. I imagined everyone was my dad, and that helped a lot. Now I perform with no problems.
2007-04-03 16:33:10 · answer #8 · answered by ipooicecubes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hated doing those things in highschool. I know it's going to be difficult, but just try to envision yourself giving your presentation to someone else, like your family or friends. And always remember, it'll be over quickly and then you won't have to do it again!
2007-04-03 16:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just pretend that you are standing around in a group, having a conversation with them. Forget that it is a "presentation" and just talk to them as if you were at lunch.
Good luck!
2007-04-03 16:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by janejane 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋