Communication anxiety is also known as public speech anxiety. Contrary to other types of anxieties, it is just a NORMAL phenomenon among ordinary people. In fact, a significant number of people tend to avoid situations of public speaking, and an even greater number of people can not perform as effectively as they otherwise can due to anxiety and stress. A few individuals even rank public speaking ahead of their worst fears, such as snakes, spiders, even DEATH.
Despite the uneasiness accompanying the symptoms of communication anxiety, experts believe that a certain degree of anxiety is actually a good thing. It is a sign that you care for your listeners and that you would like to deliver your speech perfectly. With that in mind, the anxiety can become an incentive for good preparation and great performance.
With that being said, people with serious communication anxiety often come with lots of physical symptoms and require help. Listed below are 4 little tips you can practice to control your speech anxiety.
1. Make Sufficient Preparation
It is the experience of many that the first 3 to 5 minutes of the speech is the period when the anxiety is most intense. After that, your mind and body tend to settle down and you are more able to "live" into the situation. Good preparation can help you easily get through the first couple of minutes and put more confidence into your message.
You may also consider preparing some visual aids, such as PowerPoint, Posters, Projections, Videos, etc. During your speech, visual aids can help you easy move from one subject to another, and you will only become more confident as you move on. Of course, you need to practice with them as much as you can before the speech.
2. Convince Yourself That You Are Excited And Not Scared
Convince yourself that speaking in public is an opportunity for you to share your views and knowledge about something that you are either interested in or are an authority to turn to. That way, you can let yourself believe that you are excited, instead of being scared, about the speech.
3. Practice Slow and Deep Breathing
When you are struck by anxiety, your heart races fast, your muscle becomes tense, and your mind refuses to perform its normal work. Taking slow and deep breathing can help you slow things down and gain control. A good way to practice is to breath in belly out, and then breath out belly in. Count to yourself when you do this practice, and try to visualize the numbers with each count.
4. Fill Your Mind With Positive Thinking
Every one has one or more moments of excitement and fulfillment in their life. Visualize those moments when you got a promotion, won a prize, landed a big contract, and won your love, etc. Also try to think about those people who love you and respect you, and imagine they smile at you. Positive thinking will fill your body with confidence and energy and you will be more powerful at your next battle.
Just to refresh what we have made at the beginning of this article, communication anxiety is not a disease that requires medical intervention. All of the 4 tips listed above are self-helping techniques, but they work wonders. Do yourself a favor and practice these tips as much as you can, you will soon see the benefits. - 29881
Despite the uneasiness accompanying the symptoms of communication anxiety, experts believe that a certain degree of anxiety is actually a good thing. It is a sign that you care for your listeners and that you would like to deliver your speech perfectly. With that in mind, the anxiety can become an incentive for good preparation and great performance.
With that being said, people with serious communication anxiety often come with lots of physical symptoms and require help. Listed below are 4 little tips you can practice to control your speech anxiety.
1. Make Sufficient Preparation
It is the experience of many that the first 3 to 5 minutes of the speech is the period when the anxiety is most intense. After that, your mind and body tend to settle down and you are more able to "live" into the situation. Good preparation can help you easily get through the first couple of minutes and put more confidence into your message.
You may also consider preparing some visual aids, such as PowerPoint, Posters, Projections, Videos, etc. During your speech, visual aids can help you easy move from one subject to another, and you will only become more confident as you move on. Of course, you need to practice with them as much as you can before the speech.
2. Convince Yourself That You Are Excited And Not Scared
Convince yourself that speaking in public is an opportunity for you to share your views and knowledge about something that you are either interested in or are an authority to turn to. That way, you can let yourself believe that you are excited, instead of being scared, about the speech.
3. Practice Slow and Deep Breathing
When you are struck by anxiety, your heart races fast, your muscle becomes tense, and your mind refuses to perform its normal work. Taking slow and deep breathing can help you slow things down and gain control. A good way to practice is to breath in belly out, and then breath out belly in. Count to yourself when you do this practice, and try to visualize the numbers with each count.
4. Fill Your Mind With Positive Thinking
Every one has one or more moments of excitement and fulfillment in their life. Visualize those moments when you got a promotion, won a prize, landed a big contract, and won your love, etc. Also try to think about those people who love you and respect you, and imagine they smile at you. Positive thinking will fill your body with confidence and energy and you will be more powerful at your next battle.
Just to refresh what we have made at the beginning of this article, communication anxiety is not a disease that requires medical intervention. All of the 4 tips listed above are self-helping techniques, but they work wonders. Do yourself a favor and practice these tips as much as you can, you will soon see the benefits. - 29881
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