Why do I always dread public speaking? How to overcome the fear.?

Question

I had a 5 minute presentation on suicide in English.. College.

It went well. At home, I was okay with it because I wasn't nervous.. until I walked in the classroom, and then I got nervous. 

The presentation went well. Most people were fairly upset so the instructor told me to keep reading and hurry up. 

Anyhow, when everyone was looking at the slide - I felt fine. I could talk and look into the audience.. 

How can I correct this? There has to be something I can do.. like read something that will higher my confidence and be myself. 

Not sure but asking if there is anything I can do or watch.

Thanks!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

First off, it's super normal! Second what I did when I had this problem, was I looked at the back wall not at the people. Then just keep looking around at the back wall. If you feel confidant enough to start looking at people, then you do that. If you look at people, don't just stare in one section. Go from left to right, hitting each person. Five minutes up there isn't going to kill you. Epically if you look at each person for two seconds. Doing that will make the time go by quicker. It will make it easier. Also practice your speech everywhere you go. Tell it to the person you are sitting next to on the bus. The more comfortable you get with the speech the more comfortable you will get giving it. This is something I excel in. If you need more help, ask. Hope that is enough.

Nicholas · Answer

Just imagine yourself alone and saying it to your family and friends

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