5 FACTS ABOUT FEAR 1 All normal people

5 FACTS ABOUT FEAR 1 -All normal people experience fear when faced with tasks that really matter. -playing in a game, acting in a performance, taking an exam, and #1 public speaking. 2 -Fear is useful and desirable when understood, but wasteful and undesirable when misunderstood. -how can fear be useful? 3 -All physical fear reactions have logical explanations. -adrenaline is the body’s reaction when nervous 4 -All public appearance situations are situations that really matter! -peers vs. strangers 5 - All self-confidence comes from experience. -this class is designed to give you skills and experience.

SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS • Trembling hands/rattling manuscript. Use a 3 X 5 card instead of entire manuscript. Use natural gestures • Stumble over words, getting tongue twisted. Slow Down! Practice enunciating your words. • The feeling you cannot get enough breath. Take pauses between sentences. Speak slowly. Breath deeply from diaphragm through nose. • Unwillingness to look at audience. Look at the friendliest faces in the audience. But don’t stare!

• Excessive perspiration. Ignore it! Do not call attention to it by wiping your hands or forehead. • Cold hands and feet. Use natural gestures or movement. (platform) • Hoarse or squeaky voice. Ignore it if it happens during your presentation! Practice for others and tape record yourself to help eliminate vocal problems. • Dry mouth Do not lick your lips! Take a drink of water and speak slowly to avoid getting tongue tied.

• Tense muscles Use natural gestures and movement (platform). • Cramps, butterflies, or stomach noises. Usually the audience is not aware of this. Ignore them! • Wanting to return to your seat! Resist this feeling at all costs! The best way to control stage fright is by experience in public speaking. • Feeling inferior. Wear clothing that makes you feel good! Practice, practice! You are the expert on your topic.