3 Steps to Healing Your Fear of Public Speaking

The first time I got on stage in front of an audience, my palms were sweating and my heart was racing. It was also the most terrifying moment of my life. I had nightmares about it, but somehow managed to make it through that speech - and many others after that - without having a panic attack. And now? Well, I'm still terrified before every speech (full disclosure), but it's become easier over time as I've gotten used to being in front of crowds and learned how to manage my fear. So before you worry yourself into anxiety or depression about your upcoming talk, let me share with you what worked for me:

Step 1: Figure out what you're afraid of.

To begin your healing journey, you'll need to figure out what exactly it is that has been holding you back. Are you afraid of speaking in front of others? Of making a mistake? Of losing control? Or is it something else entirely?

This can be a difficult process, especially if the fear has been around for some time and may have become part of who you are as an individual. But ultimately, getting over this fear will require honesty with yourself and others - and so the first step should be figuring out what exactly it is that scares you so much.

Step 2: Plan and practice.

Now that you have identified your fear and its source, it's time to work on the solution. Start by planning and practicing your speech.

Planning is a crucial part of public speaking. If you are not sure what to say, how can you expect your audience to listen? You need to organize your thoughts into an order that makes sense and will help convey what it is that makes your topic interesting or useful (or both). One way to do this is using an outline, which provides structure and allows for easy organization as well as revision in case more research becomes necessary before presenting at a later date.

Once you've figured out what points should go where in the presentation, write them down! In addition, write down any potential questions or objections from audience members so that there won't be any surprises during the actual presentation itself! Remember: no one likes surprises except magic shows - and even then it's not so much fun when the magician dies halfway through his act from spontaneous combustion after setting himself on fire with some plastic wrap he found lying around backstage…

Step 3: Take time to breathe.

Relaxing your body and taking time to breathe can help you feel calmer. This is a good time to take a few deep breaths, breathing in through your nose, holding for a few seconds, then breathing out through your mouth. This will allow you to focus on the present moment rather than worrying about what might happen in the future or dwelling on past mistakes.

When we're stressed or anxious our bodies tense up as a result of chemicals called catecholamines being released into our blood stream. These chemicals prevent us from feeling pain during an emergency situation (they're also responsible for that "fight or flight" feeling). However, when we experience stress on a regular basis it can lead to physical problems such as headaches or high blood pressure; therefore learning how to relax when anxiety strikes is essential!

If you get over your fear of public speaking, great opportunities will follow.

If you get over your fear of public speaking, great opportunities will follow.

You'll have the chance to share with others what you know, which will help them in turn. And it's also likely that you'll be able to have a bigger impact on their lives than if you had kept quiet and remained anonymous. When we speak up, our voice is heard more clearly by those around us - and sometimes even by ourselves!

Lastly, when we talk about the things that matter most to us with other people who care (or at least pretend they do), we allow ourselves an opportunity for growth and healing - whether or not other people are listening in on our conversation.

Conclusion

There are three steps that you can take to heal your fear of public speaking. The first step is to acknowledge and accept the fact that you have a fear of public speaking, because fighting it will only make things worse. Secondly, try to focus on the positive aspects of public speaking rather than dwelling on how much it scares you. Lastly, make sure that your content is interesting enough so that people don't notice how nervous you are!

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