Wednesday, February 4, 2009
One concept I found interesting in chapter 2
There are three methods to help ease nervousness when giving a speech. There are relaxation techniques to reduce symptoms of stress by breathing. Before giving speeches I’ve always took deep breaths but it only calms me down until I have to give the speech. I guess it takes more than breathing exercises to calm down nervousness. Relabeling is another way, where the speaker uses positive words instead of negative words to help them feel better about giving the speech. The third method is where visualization is used, imagining the speech going well will help the speaker see that the speech will go well and not bad. I think these methods will work if the speaker thinks that it will work with a positive look on it.
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These are some excellent tips that you have remembered. I hope they will help you during and before you make your speech. I have always thought that breathing can help me before I make my speech as well, however, it is still nerve wrecking to be in front of an audience. I agree with the rebelling technique; it is always best to be optimistic rather than pessimistic. If you burden yourself with negative thoughts, you probably won't do as well as you could. Visualization has certainly helped me in the past. I sometimes find myself seeing my speech going well and the audience in their underwear. It worked on T.V., why should it not work in reality? Good luck with your speech Niko!
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