How to overcome fear of public speaking

Fear of public speaking is a very common phenomenon these days. Some people are even embarrassed to ask a question or answer it correctly, and it's better to be silent about speaking on stage.

Imagine you're telling a story to an audience. Your knees and voice are trembling and your eyes are reeling with fear for the hundredth mile. Sound familiar? Fear of public speaking is present in many people and most of them can't overcome it. It's time to pull yourself together, take advantage of our tips and get over the fear line.

It's time to get a grip on yourself, take advantage of our tips and get over the fear line.

• Determine the source of the fear

Before we speak, uncertainty scares us: we don't know how the audience will react to us, to our narrative. And, in most cases, we see the problem in the audience without even thinking otherwise. The audience, on the contrary, is interested in you and your information; they wish the speaker nothing but good luck. After all, they themselves want to get quality material.

• Don't try to calm yourself down.

Before a performance, everyone tries to calm themselves down, or they do it for them. Try to accept your fear and just tune in. It's often the case that with a little excitement, the performance is prettier and more confident.

• Improve your public speaking skills..

Control your speech. Don't be in a hurry and speak too slowly. Speech should be confident, medium speed. Speak loudly and clearly, and remember to connect with your audience.

• Rehearsals and rehearsals again.

Home in front of the mirror with a comb, in front of your parents or friends, rehearse. Repeating the information over and over again will not only help you remember it better, it will make you feel more confident.

• Know more than you're going to tell.

Don't be lazy to review additional literature on your topic of choice. Approach the paper responsibly, not preparing it the night before the presentation. Understanding the topic 100% will help you answer any question the audience may have.

In the meantime, don't forget to review additional literature, and don't prepare it the night before.

• Don't read from the sheet.

If you want it to go well, give up the paper material in your hands. The narrator looks much better when he or she tells the information on his or her own.

The narrator looks much better when he or she tells the information on his or her own.

• Care for breathing and gesticulation.

When we're excited, our breathing often fails us. Just remember to breathe deeply before you speak. It will help you get in the mood. About gesticulation: relax, have an open posture, and don't overdo it with your arm swinging.

You'll have to be careful not to overdo it with your arm swinging.

• Try to make eye contact with the audience.

The audience won't be thrilled if you're looking down or sideways while you're speaking. Get your thoughts together and communicate with your audience with your eyes. You can also lift your gaze just above the audience and they won't see you.

• Pick comfortable clothes and shoes.

You don't have to dress like a peacock and wear 15-inch shoes. After all, even the clothes you choose affect your performance. It's better to wear a suit that's tried and comfortable and avoid new shoes that chafe your feet.

• Relax and smile.

Relax, put yourself in a positive mood, be confident and don't forget to smile. A smile is the key to success.

Remember: Every time you step onstage you're learning something new. So be sincere, be welcoming and have great confidence. You'll do great.