How can I get less nervous at oral presentations at school?
If you’re feeling nervous about giving a talk then you’re in good company. Hundreds of really successful people feel fearful and anxious before giving a presentation. There is no need to let the nervousness stop you. You can be nervous and still give the talk anyway. Most people do! The unpleasant feeling that your brain is creating is probably hitting you way harder than it needs to. Your brain is sending your body a message which is something like: Danger! This signal is probably over the top when you logically consider the situation you are facing. Of all the situations that you have dealt in your life, especially the really important ones, where does this presentation stack up in comparison? If you’re anything like I used to be (and I was) you are probably unconsciously exagerating the importance of this presentation. Here’s a way to reduce your nervousness right now. Consider that, anything that you have to deal with that is REALLY important, will make you nervous. If, for example
