Many of us have to give presentations, and many of us feel anxious or stressed in the days leading up to them. Shifting the way you think about your presentation can help you feel less stressed about it. Here are some ways to change your mind-set:
- Bless, don't impress. Instead of worrying what people will think of you, focus on what they'll get out of your talk.
- Rehearse, but don't obsess. Practice three times: Once you've prepared the talk, the day before you give it, and a few hours before you go on.
- Create rest stops. Presenting for 180 minutes is a huge task. Think of your talk as a series of 10-minute chunks instead.
- Breathe. There's nothing innately stressful about presenting – the stress comes from us. Breathe deeply and slowly and use a power pose to calm your last-minute jitters.
Adapted from
“6 Ways to Reduce the Stress of Presenting,” by Joseph Grenny.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment