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Why Do You Fear Speaking in Public?
Some if not many people really hate the idea of having to perform or deliver a speech in front of an audience. Research has shown that the anxiety of public speaking stems from the following reasons:
1. The physical display of signs of anxiety such as shaking or trembling.
There are not many of us who would like being seen by a large audience looking like a wimp, making a fool of one’s self while jittering and trembling.
2. The fear of mental block.
There can be nothing more embarrassing than being watched expectantly for what you are going to say next when you suddenly realize that your memory has just failed you. It is not uncommon with people who are speaking in front of a large audience for their mind to go blank . This is caused by the mental stress one undergoes while speaking in public.
3. Doing anything embarrassing.
For many people the fear of becoming a laughing stock is what makes public speaking very frightening. With a large audience in front of you, you never know what’s in their mind while you are giving your best in delivering your speech.
4. Not making sense or saying silly things.
Like the other reasons why a lot of people cringe at the thought of speaking in public, mumbling unintelligible words or saying something silly is another one of those things that many would not rather not experience.
So with those things being said, what can one do to prevent these from happening.
Prepare Your Speech
The key element in order not to be a victim of these incidents is to be well-prepared. Nothing can beat preparation when it comes to public speaking. Even the smartest person can make use of ample time to gather all the resources he or she will use before delivering a speech. That’s the whole idea behind still having butterflies when speaking but having them flying in formation!
Practice Your Speech
Practice will also make things a lot easier for you. Getting more comfortable with your subject entails practicing the speech in front of a smaller audience like your family or even just by yourself in front of the mirror.
Relax
Also, relaxing oneself before, during and after the speech will make things sail a lot smoother. Doing things that can put you in a relaxed mood such as getting a breath of fresh air will help you in psyching your body before the talk.
