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    To overcome the fear of public speaking, one should: 1) Thoroughly prepare the topic and presentation materials in advance. 2) Practice the presentation multiple times to build confidence. 3) Use deep breathing and positive self-talk techniques during the speech to manage nerves. 4) If preparation and practice are not enough, seek help from a medical professional using techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy or medication.

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    To overcome the fear of public speaking, one should: 1) Thoroughly prepare the topic and presentation materials in advance. 2) Practice the presentation multiple times to build confidence. 3) Use deep breathing and positive self-talk techniques during the speech to manage nerves. 4) If preparation and practice are not enough, seek help from a medical professional using techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy or medication.

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    How can I overcome my fear of public speaking?

    Fear of public speaking is a common form of anxiety. It can range from


    slight nervousness to paralyzing fear and panic. Many people with this
    fear avoid public speaking situations altogether, or they suffer through
    them with shaking hands and a quavering voice. But with preparation and
    persistence, you can overcome your fear.
    These steps may help:
    •Know your topic. The better you understand what you're talking about
    — and the more you care about the topic — the less likely you'll make a
    mistake or get off track. And if you do get lost, you'll be able to recover
    quickly. Take some time to consider what questions the audience may
    ask and have your responses ready.
    •Get organized. Ahead of time, carefully plan out the information you
    want to present, including any props, audio or visual aids. The more
    organized you are, the less nervous you'll be. Use an outline on a small
    card to stay on track. If possible, visit the place where you'll be
    speaking and review available equipment before your presentation.
    •Practice, and then practice some more. Practice your complete
    presentation several times. Do it for some people you're comfortable
    with and ask for feedback. It may also be helpful to practice with a few
    people with whom you're less familiar. Consider making a video of your
    presentation so you can watch it and see opportunities for
    improvement.
    •Challenge specific worries. When you're afraid of something, you may
    overestimate the likelihood of bad things happening. List your specific
    worries. Then directly challenge them by identifying probable and
    alternative outcomes and any objective evidence that supports each
    worry or the likelihood that your feared outcomes will happen.
    •Visualize your success. Imagine that your presentation will go well.
    Positive thoughts can help decrease some of your negativity about your
    social performance and relieve some anxiety.
    •Do some deep breathing. This can be very calming. Take two or more
    deep, slow breaths before you get up to the podium and during your
    speech.
    •Focus on your material, not on your audience. People mainly pay
    attention to new information — not how it's presented. They may not
    notice your nervousness. If audience members do notice that you're
    nervous, they may root for you and want your presentation to be a
    success.

    •Don't fear a moment of silence. If you lose track of what you're saying
    or start to feel nervous and your mind goes blank, it may seem like
    you've been silent for an eternity. In reality, it's probably only a few
    seconds. Even if it's longer, it's likely your audience won't mind a pause
    to consider what you've been saying. Just take a few slow, deep
    breaths.
    •Recognize your success. After your speech or presentation, give
    yourself a pat on the back. It may not have been perfect, but chances
    are you're far more critical of yourself than your audience is. See if any
    of your specific worries actually occurred. Everyone makes mistakes.
    Look at any mistakes you made as an opportunity to improve your
    skills.

    If you can't overcome your fear with practice alone, consider seeking
    professional help. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a skills-based approach
    that can be a successful treatment for reducing fear of public speaking.
    As another option, your doctor may prescribe a calming medication that
    you take before public speaking. If your doctor prescribes a medication,
    try it before your speaking engagement to see how it affects you.
    Nervousness or anxiety in certain situations is normal, and public
    speaking is no exception. Known as performance anxiety, other examples
    include stage fright, test anxiety and writer's block. But people with severe
    performance anxiety that includes significant anxiety in other social
    situations may have social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia).
    Social anxiety disorder may require cognitive behavioral therapy,
    medications or a combination of the two.

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