By: Healthy Helen

Healthy Helen — Sun, 31 May 2009 09:31:59 +0000

1. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself
When speaking in public it’s common to feel like everyone’s analyzing everything you say. But they’re probably not! Remember the audience hears people speaking in public all the time – you’re not doing anything unusual so they won’t be scrutinizing you. It might help to look at the back of the room, not at the faces looking at you. Also bear in mind that you won’t look as nervous as you feel.
2. Stay calm and use positive body language
Breathe deeply, take your time and talk slowly and calmly. Use positive body language – stand up straight and project your voice.
3. Use props such as slides and charts
This makes your presentation more interesting, and gets the audience’s eyes off you for a while!
4. Make your body language work for you
Up to 80 per cent of first impressions are formed by body language, so make it count. Show you’re interested in what people say by smiling, facing the person, making eye contact, leaning forwards, nodding and generally appearing attentive. You can use hand gestures to emphasise your point and show you’re enthusiastic about what you’re talking about.
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By: LaJeh

LaJeh — Sun, 31 May 2009 09:29:59 +0000

Meditation will help you.
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By: d3aDlYgAm3R101

d3aDlYgAm3R101 — Sun, 31 May 2009 04:27:23 +0000

What are some good ways to gain confidence?
I sometimes lack confidence in school and other times have a lot (rarely). I try to get a good night sleep, but that doesn’t really help. What are good ways to gain confidence?

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