how to calm yourself?

Question

hey i have to go do a presentation in an hour. im notnervous now, but as soon as i get into class, my nerves will skyrocket. how to a get rid of them?

Answer 1

Rehearse your presentation, so that you know it well. Don't necessarily memorize it, but know the main points, and how you transition from one to the next.

Visualize yourself going through the presentation, and just doing a terrific job of it. Get the image in your mind of you acing this presentation - of doing so well that you get a standing ovation. This really is a great way to improve your performance, so give it a good solid effort.

A few minutes before you start, take a few deep, calm, deliberate breaths. Listen to your heartbeat, and focus on slowing it. You can calm your nerves this way, and steady yourself. Try it now and see.

Good luck, and come back here and tell us how you did!

Answer 2

Its natural. Get in there, take a deep breath. Then just focus on getting your key points. Imagine just talking to your good friends. It flows smoothly at that point.

Keep the presentation simple but get the key points across in teh alloted time. You will be fine.

Answer 3

Focus on one person in the classroom that you feel comfortable with. Make eye contact with that reassuring face often during your presentation. This person will be engaged and listen intently, so it will help to keep you smooth.

Answer 4

Breathing is very under-rated. Take slow, deep breaths. If you don't mind looking like a weirdo, close your eyes as you do it. Otherwise, just take slow deep, inconspicuous breaths. It works wonders.

Answer 5

listen to music

Answer 6

Picture everyone naked - and breathe deeply.