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Sometimes during a school presentation, you may stutter or hesitate. If you are one of the many many people who have stage fright, then try this!
Steps
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1Be prepared! If you get on stage and have NO idea what you are going to say, then chances are you'll hesitate and stutter. You don't HAVE to have a well written, spell-checked, award winning speech (Save those for times when you are in competitions and such.)! Just have a basic idea of what you are going to say. Example: If you are presenting a speech about cat behavior, think of three main points such as neutral behavior, good/happy behavior, and bad behavior. Then, find three main points about each of those topics.
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2Be calm. If you are freaking out and are thinking about all of the negative things that could happen and you head is full of "what-ifs", then there is NO WAY you will be able to do it! Believe in yourself! If you just think something like, "It's all good. I know what I'm going to say and I can TOTALLY do this!", right before you present, then you'll be fine!Advertisement
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3Be positive! If you think ,"I can't do this. I stink at speaking in front of people" or, "Everyone is going to hate my speech that I worked really hard on because it's so bad" you will not be able to do it! But if you believe in yourself, then everyone else will believe in you too.
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4Practice! Practice in front of your mirror and before you go on stage. The more you practice, the more fluent and confident you will become!Advertisement
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhen I speak on stage, I feel a great deal of hesitation. What can I do?
Community AnswerWalk in confidently, and speak loudly and clearly. Be clear in your mind about what you'd like to say. Prepare some small cards with the key facts on them, in case you forget what you are saying. Imagine you are talking to a brick wall, and that the audience is not there. If you start worrying, take some deep breaths and try to act confident. -
QuestionHow can I overcome stage fright?Community AnswerJust think that you have nothing to lose. Move your hands while explaining something; that way, you look more professional. Ten minutes before going onstage, drink some warm tea and massage your forehead.
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QuestionHow do I stop worrying about small stuff?
Community AnswerWhenever you find yourself becoming anxious about insignificant things, just focus purely on the present -- try to think about where you are and concentrate on what you're doing right now. -
QuestionI feel awkward practicing in front of the mirror. What can I do about that?
Community AnswerAsk yourself why you feel awkward. Can your annoying older sister hear it? Are you afraid your parents will walk in on you? Take steps to relieve those concerns. Put a "Do Not Enter" sign on your door, or practice when you know family members are busy elsewhere. If the awkwardness stems from simply seeing yourself doing something you're not that great at yet, tell yourself you'll enjoy what you see in the mirror more if you persevere. -
QuestionHow do I talk to a girl?Community AnswerFollow the recommendations in this article. A few additional tips: talk openly and casually. Be a little silly and playful. Don't overthink what you're saying but careful observe to how she reacts.
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QuestionHow can I control my mind?Community AnswerThink before you speak and act.
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QuestionHow do I stop feeling tense when I talk to someone?Community AnswerTake your time to speak and be patient about it. Slow down your speaking rate and pause whenever you feel nervous.
Warnings
- Some people may be mean. If they make fun of you or boo you, it is better to ignore them, thank them for paying attention (if you are in a professional environment), and walk away with your head up. However, if the setting in which you are speaking is not professional, then you can stand up for yourself by saying something like, "If you didn't like my speech, that's too bad, but thanks for listening anyway," and then walk away with confidence.Thanks!
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