Glossophobia ( Stage Fear )😥

What is Glossophobia/ Stage fear?

~    The aspect of speaking publicly whether it be infront of a group of people or group of friends, what triggers the anxiety of the speaker.

Students fear of embarrassment infront of crowd of people in an unfamiliar situation.

~    It has been estimated that 75% of all people experience some degree of anxiety/ nervousness when it comes to public speaking.

CAUSES OF STAGE ANXIETY

~    It can cause a serious detrimental effects on one's quality of life , career goals & others.

~    You have a previous bad experience.

~    You are letting your nerves get the best of you.

~    Fear of failure or fear of failed performance.

~    Negative thoughts before your presentation.

~    Perfectionism & comparing themselves from others.

SYMPTOMS OF STAGE ANXIETY

~    Shaking.

~    Sweating.

~    Butterflies in stomach.

~    Dry mouth.

~    Rapid heartbeats.

~    Wobbly legs & feel faint.

HOW TO OVERCOME STAGE ANXIETY?

~    Do not have eye contact with the audiences.

~    Practice speaking infront of small groups.

~    Anxiety can be reduced when speaker know the topic very well & believe in it.

~    Remind yourselves that mistakes are often unnoticed by the audiences.

~    When your mind goes blank you can often ask questions to audiences to involve them & this can give you more time to remember the topic.