ACADEMIC SPEAKING

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Nama : Junaedi Abdilah
NPM : 20137479163
Universitas indraprasta P!"
Pr#$ram Pas%a &ar'ana
Pr#di (ahasa "n$$ris
2014
Methods to Combat Fear on the Day of
Your Presentation
ASSUME THE ROLE
Start thinking you are onstage as soon as you enter the presentation room. Before the
meeting begins, create small talk with people in the room, and act as if you are already
onstage.
When you assume this mind-set, the beginning of your formal presentation no longer
feels like the beginning.
If you are in a conference or large meeting session where several presentations take
place, you can mentally go into character as the person who precedes you starts his
talk.
This techniue helps take away the fear that some of us feel in the first few minutes of
speaking. It functions like an easy on-ramp into your presentation.
The physical symptoms of stage fright!
" Shaky hands, knees, or lips
" #ry throat
" $ild nausea
" %uivering voice
" &apid or shallow breathing
" &apid heartbeat
" 'old hands
" Itchiness
" Blushing
" (ervous laugh
REATHE
) common nervous reaction is taking short, uick, shallow breaths. Shallow breathing
results in higher stress, lower o*ygen levels, and reduced energy. When you catch
yourself breathing this way, stop and consciously take a few deep, slow breaths, letting
your abdomen e*pand. Breathing is a natural, easy way to calm down. ) few deep,
cleansing breaths will help you rela* mentally and physically.
EAT THE R!"HT FOOD
+our diet can affect the uality of your speech. ,n the day you-re speaking, make sure
to eat something light. If you-re very nervous, it-s even more important to eat, because
your an*iety can cause nausea. 'hoose some protein and fruit or vegetables and a
starch. #rinking grapefruit .uice or sucking on a lemon will .ump-start your salivary
glands if you are feeling a sore throat.
)void consuming these foods and beverages before you speak!
" $ilk and sugar. Both items coat your throat and cause phlegm.
" 'arbonation. The bubbles cause, well, you know, burping/
" 'affeine. If you-re an*ious, cut your normal intake of caffeine by about half.
If you usually consume lots of coffee or tea, don-t go cold turkey on the day of a speech,
but use moderation. #rinking any caffeine will increase your rate of speech and magnify
any .itters you might normally e*perience from speaking. +our natural adrenaline will
boost your energy.
" )lcohol. 0ust don-t.
E#ERC!SE
) little light e*ercise before a presentation can provide both a mental and a physical
boost. Try clenching your fists for five seconds, and then release and stretch your
fingers. &epeat the clenches three or four times, and then shake your hands. If
possible, walk around a little. #o some knee bends, and touch your toes. &oll your
shoulders forward and backward, and stand up straight. )ny simple e*ercise keeps the
blood flowing and the an*iety in check.
If you-re talking online, any tension you may be feeling will be e*pressed in your voice. If
you-re not using a camera, stand up to improve your breathing. +ou can do shoulder
rolls and basic stretches while you-re online but not talking.