Dealing with Nervousness

What are some situations or events that make you feel nervous?

• A. Talking to new people and Feeling stressed or overwhelmed

• B. Witness injustice and

  Let down by someone I trust

• C. Being in large crowds and

  • Social situations

• D. Public speaking and Feeling hurt or betrayed

What are some ways to reduce nervousness.

• A. Learn to relax and Visualize success

• B. Avoiding the situation and Learn to relax

• C. Taking on too much responsibility and Know your audience

• D. Overthinking the situation and Know your audience

Which of the following is not a way to reduce nervousness?

• • A. Identify your triggers.

• • B. Avoid the situation.

• • C. Challenge your negative thoughts.

• • D. Practice relaxation techniques.

Which of the following relaxation techniques can help you calm your body and mind?

• • A. Deep breathing

• • B. Progressive muscle relaxation

• • C. Visualization

• • D. All of the above

Which of the following is a sign that you may be struggling with nervousness?

• • A. You feel anxious before a big test.

• • B. You have trouble sleeping the night before a presentation.

• • C. You get butterflies in your stomach when you meet new people.

• • D. All of the above

How do you deal with nervousness before and during a presentation?

Answer explanation

Before the presentation:

1. 1. Know your material inside and out - the more you know about your topic, the more confident you will feel when you are presenting.

3. 2. Practice your presentation multiple times - this will help you get comfortable with the material and improve your delivery.

5. 3. Visualize yourself giving a successful presentation. - this will help you feel more confident on the day of your presentation.

7. 4. Take care of yourself on the day of your presentation - Get enough sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and wear comfortable clothes.

9. 5. Smile and make eye contact with your audience. - this will help you connect with your audience and build rapport.

During the presentation:

• 1. Focus on your audience. Remember that your audience is there to learn from you, so focus on delivering your presentation in a way that is clear and engaging.

• 2. Pace yourself. Don't try to rush through your presentation. Take your time and speak clearly and confidently.

• 3. If you make a mistake, don't dwell on it. Just move on and keep going. Your audience will probably not even notice your mistake.

• 4. If you start to feel nervous, take a deep breath and focus on your audience. Remember that you are prepared and you know your material. You can do this!

Remember, everyone feels nervous before giving a presentation. The important thing is to prepare as much as possible and to focus on your audience. If you do these things, you will be well on your way to giving a successful presentation.