How do I not be nervous?
435504
well i know hwo to deal with this..i once had a speech class and my BOYFRIEND was in it..not cool..just forget he is there..think of how much happier u are with him being there..since u like him soo much..be strong and confident..u know u can do it!!! CONCENTRATE on nothing but the lines u have to read!
1131529
if u are already physically prepared theres no need 4 u 2 get nervous\nthinking of it will make u even more nervous\ni suggest u do something really different 4 now like playing a videogame or watching tv\nu 'll feel relaxed later
706108
Best thing you can do is appear cool and calm. That makes you appear confident.....
298513
You should psych yourself by relaxing, giving yourself a "confidence boosting talk", you know, you can do this, you KNOW this, etc. and just walk into it with assurance. Good luck!
171354
To get over your fears you need to face your fears.\ngo to a high place( a safe place where your not going to fall) and look down untill you feel comfertable
788902
To ease your nervousness, think about something that relaxes you like a tropical beach.\nTo wow the interviewer, I would have as much confidence in getting the job as possible.  Show the interviewer how good you are certain skills and qualifications.  Try not to brag though and overdo it.  Always have a positive attitude towards things.  Make it seem like they will be pleased with your attitude.\nI am also job seeking and I try to use those techniques.
482876
Just confront your fear. Go on stage and do something... stay there as long as you have to, you would be temped to leave but don't you have to say there until you're calm down. Fear can only last so much
859084
It is OK to be nervous, it could be that you are just not that comfortable with them. If you regret it later, spend some more time talking to them and getting to know them to make you less nervous. The more that you know about them will make you less likely to be nervous and have regrets.
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1. Practice your material until it's second nature\n2. Dress in comfortable clothing\n3. Look at things that do not cause you anxiety\n4. If you make a mistake do not dwell upon it ... move on confidently\n5. Pre-live the event ... running scenarios such as you forget your lines and recover or you do a great job.  This will get you shifted and ready for any eventuality.\n6. Know that people admire your ability to speak publicly and mistakes are understood and overlooked.
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i will tell u wht u need....\n \nchill go to a movie and treat urself to a movie...\n\nur a position holder ....u always will be\n\nthere is nothing at all to be tensed up about...
540457
I am a teacher who also gets very nervous when doing a presentation or workshop in front of my peers, so try these tricks:\n\n1) Practice, practice, practice.  Rehearse in front of your family, friends, a mirror, whatever.  The more you know the material, the easier it will come.  Alot of the times you may get nervous because you are afraid you are going to screw up or look silly.  If you have what you are going to say down, that should help.  \n\n2) Before you go up, use the restroom.  On the way there, take big strides and swing your arms steadily.  Your goal here is to burn off the extra adrenaline and rthe exercise will help you relax.\n\n3) I cannot remember the proper name for this technique, but it DOES work.  Breathe in, tighten your stomach muscles, working from the top ones down to the bottom ones.  What you are doing is burning off excess adrenaline and at the same time breathing slower and deeper.  I use this one every time and it works great.  Once you have finished with the bottom muscles, exhale and repeat.\n\n4)  Relax...Breathe in slowly, hold your breath for 4 to 5 seconds, then slowly exhale.\n\n5)  Remember... that nobody sitting there is judging you.  They all understand how nerve racking it can be to speak in public.  They want you to succeed.\n\n6)  Pick one friendly, smiling face in the crowd and focus on that one person.  This doesn't mean that you don't scan the room and present to the class, but always return your focus to that one person and you will be ok.\n\nHope this helps!\n\n"There are two types of speakers: those that are nervous and those that are liars". - Mark Twain
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Nervousness results in you breathing shallow. That makes if feel like you're choking and that will make you more nervous. Focus on taking big, slow breaths, both in and out. This will keep you from getting breathless, which may affect your dancing, and it will keep you from getting really, really, nervous.\n\nPreparation and knowing in advance what is expected of you, where the practice will be etc, will also make you less nervous.\n\nPrior to the audition, if you can, check out the place where the audition will be held, so you know how long it takes to get there and you can plan accordingly. Being late/lost will make you even more nervous. You don't have to know the place inside out, but I find if I know where the bathrooms are and the stage is and where people are sitting, I do much better.\nI like to arrive early, so I set up and warm up without being rushed.\n\nAlso, before the audition, practice a couple of routines so you know them inside out. Everyone gets stage fright. Even the pros. But if you really practice your routine or routines, even if your brain freezes in stage fright, your body will know what to do. \n\nBe on time (preferably a little early) for your audition. Be prepared. Be dressed in our outfit, with your hair and make up already done. Be polished.  Be professional.  Yes, you're only 15 or so, but showing that you've practiced and prepared on an adult level will give you an advantage.\n\nThen,do your thang!Knock 'em out! Show them how much you've been practicing and preparing. Show them your energy and your skills! Show 'em what you can bring to the team. When you are done, as you leave, it's not a bad idea to thank the people you've auditioned for. Tell them "Thank you for the audition, I hope we can be teammates." and SMILE!\n\nAnd if you don't get a spot on the team, take some time to go talk to the coach and ask him/her what you can do to improve your routine so you can get on the team next year. I'm sure they'll offer some pointers. An added bonus is that if you show you are serious, they'll remember you.\n\nGood luck!
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Hi.\n\nHere is the answer to your first problem (the nervous thing): For 30 days walk on the street and say HI to at least 6 girls every day. Just walk, and when some girl is going to you from a different direction, just say HI to her and walk along. Don't stop!! Just walk and say HI. You can even smile and say HI later. This will help you against your nervouse.\n\nBefore you do this, you must remember that you don't care what will she do when you say HI to her and move along.\n\nI see, you are at your start on the dating game. Go to the link that I put under the Source, and by the book!! Everything is there for you. I have that book too, and I am read it, and now I do this HI practice. It really helps!!\n\nGood luck. :)
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Take some time out to do things that take our mind off the wedding. It can be a full on event prior to the big day. Do something with your other half that you did on your first date. Go back to a time that you were really happy and relaxed. This should ease the jitters.\n\nIf I feel jittery I try to phase into an activity that is totally opposite to what I am worried about. Like if you are nervous about work, dive into a sport activity.\n\nYou are jittery about a Wedding, go down to a park with a Picnic basket, sit under a tree and read something like the Da vinci code for a few hours. you will feel a lot better and be able to tackle the wedding issues head on with a fresh mind.
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jus practice your speech so you know what your saying and make sure you understand it, that is the best advice to help nerves because if you do not understand what you are talking about then you are going to mess up. People say imagining the people in front of you naked is the best idea but that would just make me laugh so i suggest trying out your speech in front of friends or family first. Just don't worry to much, its only natural to be nervous. Good luck!
180114
letting your nerves take over is your worst mistake. just be yourself, explain to him that it's your first time and let the mood take you from there. dont forget the protection!!!!!!
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Think about what assertive and confident look and sound like, then look and sound like that.\n\nSome details that come to mind...\nstand or sit tall\nmake eye contact\nspeak a little slower than usual\nspeak a little lower (no high squeaky voice) than usual\n\n\nBest of all, know your stuff inside out. That way you should actually be confident.