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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by lelvin(m): 10:27pm On Jan 01, 2020*

appreciate001:
Just recently, I had a presentation to make but things were messed up because of this. I am a graduate but this is limiting my chances in life. What are the practical ways to overcome this problem? God bless you all.

No doubt, reading about public speaking books will help.

If by stage fright, you mean those first few seconds where you are unsure of yourself, then its no biggie.

If its the other one where you're fidgeting the whole time and almost biting your tongue, then this might help you.

Something that has always worked for me is exercising about 2hrs or 1hr before any presentation.

You could try pushups, jogging or anything that makes your heart beat faster.

The same sensation you get from stage fright is what you get when you jog a KM or half. Doing this before any presentation prepares you for what is ahead.

I am positive that it will work for you too

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by mrksquare: 10:34pm On Jan 01, 2020

Get this book " The Art of Public Speaking" by Stephen E. Lucas. The book comes with an audio CD, for those who can't afford to read the book.

Beyond getting this book also ensure you engage yourself in a capacity where you'll have to lead people. I overcame mine by lending myself to serve as a unit chairman of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, the forerunner of today's APC in my area.

My own situation was even not helped by the fact that I stutter but that didn't deter me from facing my worst fear.

From being a unit chairman, I transition to becoming the secretary of a youths organization in my area. Today, i do no longer develop a cold feet while speaking in public.

In conclusion, even expert in public speaking also develop cold feet when going to give speech but the moment they step to the rostrum the fear evaporates. Don't forget to take a deep breath before speaking in public. You can also use your two hands to gesturize while speaking as well.

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by bummyla(m): 10:36pm On Jan 01, 2020

Look People Straight In The Eyes!

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by genjutsu(m): 10:39pm On Jan 01, 2020

Before any presentation rehearse & practice either in-front of your family (spouse or children) or the mirror. Syce yourself several times by saying positive stuffs about yourself based on the word of God (Bible, Koran or something motivational) On the day of presentation, don't look into the eyes of your audience. Look above their heads.

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by nuel000: 10:59pm On Jan 01, 2020

jclassiq:
Seriously are there toastmasters club in Lagos state?

yes there is a toastmasters club at surulere, just search on Google you'll see it

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by nuel000: 11:01pm On Jan 01, 2020

olatunji390:
Did u school in LASUAASOC

nope

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by tityboi: 11:08pm On Jan 01, 2020

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by Fash20: 11:15pm On Jan 01, 2020

TissuePaper:
Be confident in yourself...if you know what you are saying you won't experience anything like stage fright.

I also had this issue when i was in my 100 level but i overcame it via adequate preparation...Also try to look above the heads of your audience and not directly into their eyes

Public speaking is fun the very first time I did it the crowd was so impressed by my confidence that they had to applaud my expertise, not knowing that yours truly was doing it for his first time.

What if its a defense and your panelists have bald heads. grin

I don't want to risk F ooo

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by ForbesHomesNG(m): 11:23pm On Jan 01, 2020

tunjilee003:
I'm also facing the same fate as an undergraduate, i need to be bold, i want to speak effectively and efficiently in public.... I need a help....

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by AreaFada2: 12:19am On Jan 02, 2020

One thing I found very useful was taking acting lessons.

We had the opportunity to take free lessons, as a relaxation from serious and heavy scientific academic work. But it had other unintended benefits. Because you perform with and in front of people.

It helped with team work and having confidence in your colleagues too. Ultimately boosts own self confidence. I found that presentations in seminars got easier.

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by LannisterIMP: 1:00am On Jan 02, 2020

Hmmm Ekun, okunrin meta abo.

OgunLaakaye:
Alcohol

Outline your presentation and rehearse how you will want to be.

Start drinking 2 hours before presentation and think about how you were impressed with your presentation. (Insinuating)

When you drink to a point. You will stand up and walk towards that Hall anxious to dish out words and sentences.

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by Nobody: 2:36am On Jan 02, 2020

IT HAPPENED TO ME DURING MY NYSC DAYS. I STARTED AND PAUSED, AND THE CHILDREN STARTED LAUGHING....PRAISE GOD THOROUGHLY SINGING SONGS BEFORE YOUR PRESENTATION, MAYBE SUITABLY ON THE EVE OF THE PRESENTATION DAY....AND YOU'ILL THANK ME!.....ADDITIONALLY SPEAK ONLY ON WHAT YOU KNOW BEST, DONT TRY TO BE FUNNY IF YOU ARE THE TYPE.....DON'T LOOK INTO THEIR EYES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE...... HOLD SOME JOTTINGS IF POSSIBLE, THERE'S NO SHAME IN IT, NEWSCASTERS USE THEM AND ALSO PROGRAM ANCHORS.

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by xrenzy(m): 3:11am On Jan 02, 2020

appreciate001:
Hi Nairalanders greetings to you all. please can someone help me with solutions to this stage fright problem.

I Am in my late thirties married with children but this thing will not leave me alone. I have been battling with this all my life.

Just recently, I had a presentation to make but things were messed up because of this. I am a graduate but this is limiting my chances in life. What are the practical ways to overcome this problem? God bless you all.

if the physically challenge can do it you can do it too Bro

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by dom(m): 3:17am On Jan 02, 2020

If you're a Christian, join your church choir

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by pnarthanyl: 3:22am On Jan 02, 2020

appreciate001:
Hi Nairalanders greetings to you all. please can someone help me with solutions to this stage fright problem.

I Am in my late thirties married with children but this thing will not leave me alone. I have been battling with this all my life.

Just recently, I had a presentation to make but things were messed up because of this. I am a graduate but this is limiting my chances in life. What are the practical ways to overcome this problem? God bless you all.

I normally get scared too, the first 3 seconds when I start talking makes me shake then I'll let the adrenaline leave my system. I single out the person who looks interested in me most in the crowd then I focus my attention on that person. Finnaly I've never read any books on public speaking, I just have this mentality that I'm special and that I can adress the whole world. You should believe that too

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by Plus10(m): 3:49am On Jan 02, 2020

sdavirus:
Well, I know there's one in PH my sister used to be a part of. If you are there by chance, I could get you the info

Please ask your sister about the venue,I am interested,thanks.

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by Nobody: 4:37am On Jan 02, 2020

nuel000:
My first advice is try to purchase this book I got it for 500, then join any toastmasters club near you...you'll see the difference and thank me later

My man I have this book too nice recommendation kiss

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by Nobody: 4:42am On Jan 02, 2020

appreciate001:
Hi Nairalanders greetings to you all. please can someone help me with solutions to this stage fright problem.

I Am in my late thirties married with children but this thing will not leave me alone. I have been battling with this all my life.

Just recently, I had a presentation to make but things were messed up because of this. I am a graduate but this is limiting my chances in life. What are the practical ways to overcome this problem? God bless you all.

Sir for me stage fright is something you can't get rid of but you can control it.
I had my first presentation in my life on medical imaging modalities as of last year and I excelled despite my stage fright because I was well prepared .In fact I read virtually everything I could lay my hands on in regards to the topic. So prepare for your presentation and remember you are special as people on that day will look up to you to garner facts about your topic so don't be afraid.

Also if you are a Christian you can make a short prayer and ask him for strength,boldness abeg you must prepare if not the prayer no go work I hope this helps you Sir

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by Wakidii(m): 5:26am On Jan 02, 2020

Start evangelising to people around you that could give you boldness

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by Nobody: 6:17am On Jan 02, 2020

appreciate001:
Hi Nairalanders greetings to you all. please can someone help me with solutions to this stage fright problem.

I Am in my late thirties married with children but this thing will not leave me alone. I have been battling with this all my life.

Just recently, I had a presentation to make but things were messed up because of this. I am a graduate but this is limiting my chances in life. What are the practical ways to overcome this problem? God bless you all.

I understand you perfectly cos I used to be like you. You have anxiety disorder it makes you lose confidence and concentration before presentation.
Anyway be sure to have good subject knowledge b4 the presentation. Read the art of public speaking by Dale caenegie. It will help you know how to act and keep focus. ON THE MAIN. There is a drug for ppl with anxiety disorder I've forgotten BT will get back to you. It's mostly used by ppl with high BP. What it does is that it calms your nerves by expanding tracts for easy blood flow. Ordinarily without it you maybe sweating or your heart could be raising the drug clears this for you. I use it always before my presentations even at work

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by naxyrick: 6:43am On Jan 02, 2020

This would have finish me.I joined ushering department firstly so I can remove the spirit of shyness then I have to be leading prayers in our youth forum and as if it not ok I joined the drama group.my first acting on the stage was terrible .now I can stand any stage anytime any day

Pls try any social activities
Godly one

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by blesoh(f): 7:30am On Jan 02, 2020

I had same problem until I joined my church Sunday school department, I started teaching but at first it was hard for me but now I can stand anywhere to address a crowd, I just imagine I'm teaching in the church and that's all

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by ibrahimovic303: 7:37am On Jan 02, 2020

appreciate001:
Hi Nairalanders greetings to you all. please can someone help me with solutions to this stage fright problem.

I Am in my late thirties married with children but this thing will not leave me alone. I have been battling with this all my life.

Just recently, I had a presentation to make but things were messed up because of this. I am a graduate but this is limiting my chances in life. What are the practical ways to overcome this problem? God bless you all.

If you’re a church goer, join small groups in the church and develop your confidence from there, as the number of people also increase over time..

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by Daguccizgreat(m): 7:51am On Jan 02, 2020

appreciate001:
Hi Nairalanders greetings to you all. please can someone help me with solutions to this stage fright problem.

I Am in my late thirties married with children but this thing will not leave me alone. I have been battling with this all my life.

Just recently, I had a presentation to make but things were messed up because of this. I am a graduate but this is limiting my chances in life. What are the practical ways to overcome this problem? God bless you all.

I suffered the same thing way back while is school but I was advised to start smoking Indian hemp. I tried it and it worked for me perfectly. It gives you so much composure and confidence

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by Nicoddemus(m): 10:43am On Jan 02, 2020

maclatunji:
Say no to drug dependency and abuse.

Shatap there sad

Was the drugs not produced for that same reason. Ok what's you're own solution now huh

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by Czartega(m): 11:13am On Jan 02, 2020

NelsonNeo:
propanolol tablets 20mg an hour before your presentation.
It will keep you relaxed all through.
Happy new year

True... Propanolol, a non selectitve beta adrenergic blocker helps to reduce heart rate as well as reducing tremors and relieving anxiety.

Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by obask(m): 11:56am On Jan 02, 2020

Hi Friend,

Based on the advise given on the book, which I believe will really help you.

thus, Toastmasters is an international organization for leadership and public speaking and it is all over the world and very active in Nigeria.

visit www.toastmaster.org ..... type into find a club and out in your location and feel free to attend any club at your ease of location which welcomes anyone as guest as long as you want or decide to join, try enjoy you visit various clubs and network and surely the platform will be a plus to your challenge.

I wish you all the best as you overcome stage fright problem.

Cheers

appreciate001:
Hi Nairalanders greetings to you all. please can someone help me with solutions to this stage fright problem.

I Am in my late thirties married with children but this thing will not leave me alone. I have been battling with this all my life.

Just recently, I had a presentation to make but things were messed up because of this. I am a graduate but this is limiting my chances in life. What are the practical ways to overcome this problem? God bless you all.

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Re: I Suffer From Stage Fright - Help by tck2000(m): 1:10pm On Jan 02, 2020

OgunLaakaye:
Alcohol

Outline your presentation and rehearse how you will want to be.

Start drinking 2 hours before presentation and think about how you were impressed with your presentation. (Insinuating)

When you drink to a point. You will stand up and walk towards that Hall anxious to dish out words and sentences.

lol

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