whenever i have to talk in front of an audience i ALWAYS use the word "LIKE" because of my nervousness

Question

today i presented and i used the word "like" in every other 2 sentences because i get realllyyy NERVOUSNESS.
please help me find a way to get over using that word T-T

Answer 1

Just try to use replacement words for it. I tend to do the same thing sometimes if I'm not exactly sure how I want to say something. So think out what you want to say ahead of time, and practice it before you give a speech. I give you kudos though, I'm way worse at public speaking, haha.

Answer 2

here is an excercise that should help. perform a speech or monologue in front of a friend. every time you say "like" or "uuuh" or "um", instruct your friend(s) to interupt with a loud "BOO" or by saying something rude (but not mean or demeaning). Repeat this excercise until you can keep your audience quiet.

Answer 3

I use like everyday with like every other word. Bad habit I dont know how it got started but it cant seem to stop doing it because I dont even realize that Im doing it.

Answer 4

I wish i could help you but I use that word all the time when I talk to anyone! Not because I am nervous just because I am used to using it......

Answer 5

its called a crutch...try reading from a cue card.