A strong, positive
self-image is the best possible preparation for success.
As I mentioned
earlier, the best cure for speech anxiety is speech itself! If you feel anxious
to speak the natural tendency will be to avoid any occasion in which you may be
required to speak. If you want to get rid of this problem, you should volunteer
to speak first. You will get over the initial fear over a period of time.
One of the
major causes for stage fear is negative internal dialogue. These internal
dialogue discourage you from taking any initiative to speak. You should replace
the negative inner dialogue with positive ones. Try the following:
'I will mess up this speech' to 'I am going to deliver a good speech'
'Others are critically watching me talk' to 'Others are my
encouraging friends'
'I am sorry I have to speak' to 'I am happy I got this opportunity to speak'
'I am not good at public speaking' to 'I will try to be my
best and improve over time'
'I will feel nervous and lost in my speech' to 'I will relax and calm
down'
You are what
you believe yourself to be. By repeating the above inner dialogue, your own
self belief will change from a negative to a positive one.
N C Sridharan
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