1. Solutions to Stage Fright
English 10

2. Solutions to Stage Fright
1. Make some planned movements
and gestures.
2. Before a speech, record yourself practicing.
Watch the video and concentrate on eliminating
vocal problems and distracting movements.

3. Solutions to Stage Fright
3. Use note cards!
4. Speak slowly to avoid getting tongue-tied. Take longer pauses between sentences and slow down your rate of speaking.
5. Ignore it! Do not call attention to nervous reactions.

4. Solutions to Stage Fright
Prepare fully – Organize, develop, and
practice, practice, practice!
Assume a positive attitude – YOU CAN DO IT!
Use energy constructively – Use your extra “anxiety energy” wisely by alternately tightening and relaxing various muscles before you speak.
Taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly as you relax your shoulders is a good last second preparation before you speak.

5. Solutions to Stage Fright
Speak frequently – Your self-confidence will increase through speaking experience.
Use humor – Inject humor into the speech (where appropriate) to relieve tension between you (the speaker) and the audience.