Controlling Your FearControlling Your Fear

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Anxiety TriggersAnxiety Triggers

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New and unknown situations

Risk of failure Potential for appearing

foolish Possibility of boring the

audience

Anxiety SymptomsAnxiety Symptoms

2

Increased heart rate Butterflies in the

stomach Incontrollable shakes Lightheadedness Dizziness

Managing AnxietyManaging Anxiety

3

Practice in front of a mirror.

Rehearse in front of family and friends.

Deliver a speech before your Toastmasters club.

Give presentations before other groups, anywhere you can.

Experience

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Visualization

Use your thought processes to achieve positive results.

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Relaxation

Isometric exercises

Breathing techniques

ConclusionConclusion

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It’s normal to feel nervous.

Your audience won’t notice.

Use methods to exhibit confidence.