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Before
your Presentation
Take
Care of Yourself
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Talk
to yourself.
Continue your coaching. Tell yourself that you can make it,
and that you have something important to say to your classmates/audience.
Think about this presentation as another step in your road
to self-confidence and self-control.
Get
enough rest before your presentation.
If your presentation is in the morning, get enough sleep the
night before. If it is during the day, take enough time to
rest before presenting. The more relaxed you are, the higher
the chances to do a good job. The more tired or exhausted you
are, the higher the chances to get nervous and make mistakes.
Do
not abuse food or beverages.
People that I know postpone drinking and eating until after
their presentation. This helps them to prevent any stomach
discomfort, and at the same time, use food and beverages to
reward themselves for a job done. Notice that they do not say "for
a job well done," the important point is rewarding yourself
according to your level of progress. If you are just starting,
you deserve a reward for just giving a presentation! It does
not matter how good or bad it was. The important point is that
you were brave enough to do it.
Do
not use alcohol or any other drugs.
Avoid alcohol, as well as other drugs always, and especially
before your presentation. These substances could not only produce
damage over time, but they can also impair your capacity to
do your presentation now.
Dress
for success.
Your appearance will affect the way people feel about you.
Find out about the dress code in the situation you will
be presenting and dress accordingly. Find a balance between
a distinctive outfit for that particular setting, and one
that will help you feel relaxed.
Use
physical relaxation.
If you know how to relax, practice it. If you do not know how
to do it, learn to relax before your next presentations.
One of the best ways I know to relax uses tensing and relaxing
each of the major muscle groups in your body. Tense them
very tightly. Then gently relax your muscles. This simple
exercise can calm your body and relax strained muscles.
If you want to know more about relaxation, use the Relaxation,
or the Breathing Techniques screens
in this program. Biofeedback is also a useful way to learn
to relax.
Use
handouts.
Figures, tables, or other summative information are always
useful. They make you look good, grab people's attention,
and can help you to collect your thoughts or calm down
if you must pause.
Find
a safe position.
If your hands shake when holding your outline, find support
in the podium. If you feel more comfortable behind a table,
take that place. Position yourself in any reasonable
way that helps you feel more secure.
Bring
your own "stress-saver."
Use a pointer, or a pen, or anything that you can hold and/or
grasp during your presentation. This object can serve as
a personal "support," as well as an outlet for
your stress.
Check
the equipment.
Check your overhead or slide projector ahead of time. Try the
equipment two or three times. Make sure you know how to
use them. If this sounds like too much, I can tell you
I have seen upside-down slides way too many times. Check
to make sure you have enough chalk. Make sure that the
audience will be able to see what you are seeing.
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If
you would like to learn more about the topics discussed on this
site, the Counseling Center has a variety of resources to help you.
Call or stop by the Counseling Center to make an appointment to
talk with a counselor. The Counseling Center is located in Student
Services, LLC 2134. The telephone number is (863) 667-7701.
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