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Something that can help is making sure you know your material thoroughly, being confident about what you're saying can reduce one's nerves. And it's good to practice ahead of time, even just rehearsing in front of a mirror can help. Something else that comes to mind is to try to say something funny or or amusing early on, if you can get people to laugh it tends to relax everything.
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Absolutely, I think that is mainly what I get nervous for. If I am asked a question I don't know the answer to! I don't want to look silly... Ahh yeah that is a lovely idea trying to make a bit more fun at the beginning! Thanks so much
Video yourself. Read books outloud. Recite outloud podcasts as you listen.
Practice. I have anxiety and the only thing that made giving presentations any easier was practicing. It's like exposure therapy. The more you do it, the less nerve-racking it gets.
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I feel like I avoid it as much as possible, as I also have anxiety and even just the thought of it makes me feel horrible! I know the more I do it, the easier it will be. Just need to take that first leap and get the first time out of the way.
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Honestly same. I’m very confident 1:1, but once the group grows I shut down