Monday, September 1, 2008
Question #1- Nerves
Public speaking has always been a common fear amongst several students. Like many of my peers, public speaking is also one of the many circumstances that can truly jumble my nerves into a frenzy. I believe that most of us fear public speaking because it puts us in a vulnerable disposition amongst crowds, family, or other students. Its the idea that my peers are all watching me, and I have no other person or thing to depend on. It is simply myself, that is standing alone in front of an inanimate object, such as a podium, that is unlikely to bring about any courage or wisdom for success. Public speaking is difficult when all you have is yourself. That is were the true feelings of anxiety begin to flourish . The fear in failure, with the addition of several students watching, is the true essence for the dislike of public speaking.
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The reasons for your speaking apprehension are completely valid. Few of us are very comfortable when speaking in public. Even those that speak in public often tend to have some residual apprehension. This class is a very supportive class. We will not be judging you, rather, supporting you in your speeches. :)
Hi, Penny B, this is Patty-G! Yes, we all do feel nerves. It is an evolutionarily programmed response that was meant to enhance our effectiveness in whatever we do. However, certain people because of their in their lives, somehow adapted the idea that this nervousness was actually a obstacle to success. If you ask practically anyone, they will say that they feel some level of anxiety when standing up to people to give a speech, but the key is in how they handle it. To some folks, the feelings actually help them get through it and may serve to strenthen the presentation. Yes, there are also people who actually think that it screws them up. I think that's why we're in this class and why you are in this class- to help quench that nervous fearful tension that seems to hold people back. Why not look at it as something that will help you instead?
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