Dealing with nervousness - Part 2.mp4

now we will look at several things you can do directly before your presentation to reduce communication apprehension tip number one dress comfortably and appropriately you have only a few seconds to make a good first impression so when you stand in front of an audience make sure you are physically setting that impression if you are

uncomfortable about your appearance you will be uncomfortable in front of an audience dress in an appropriate and professional manner to reduce anxiety concerning your physical appearance some clothing that should not be worn during a speech includes shirts with phrases or pictures anything riddled with holes noisy jewelry and baseball caps you want your audience to focus on

what you say not be distracted by what you wear this tip will help with the anxiety of communicating with strangers because you will give them a good first impression you will also want to choose clothing that is comfortable so you are able to breathe and are free to move around tip number two arrive early

gather and set out your materials the night before and leave a bit early so you arrive prepared with plenty of time before your speech if you rush to class you will elevate your heart rate and become emotionally fatigued flustered and breathless which will only add to your tension tip number three take measures to relax your body one way to

do this is to take several deep breaths anxiety constricts chest and throat muscles but a couple full of deep breaths will open Airways and send oxygen to the lungs and brain another way to relax your body would be to clench your hands legs and other muscles for several seconds and then relax those