Additional Tips for Reducing Stress and
Delivering a Great Speech
Here are some additional tips that may help to reduce the anxiety attached to public speaking:
- Exercise is an antidote to stress. Arrive early and take a brisk walk for at least five minutes. If it is raining or snowing outside, you can still do some body stretches.
- Abstain from caffeine and alcohol before you speak. These substances will only give you more jitters. Wear your favorite outfit and use attractive colors. Ladies, go simple on the jewelry. Avoid too much black and white.
- Give yourself permission to make mistakes. You do not have to be perfect. After all, no one else is either.
- Remember, some nervousness is a good thing. It shows a desire to perform well, so you don’t want to get rid of all the butterflies in your stomach.
- Most of all – smile, enjoy yourself, and have fun. After all, aren’t you glad to be there? The sign of a well-adjusted person is one who doesn’t take him or herself too seriously.
