So, did everyone like my story from last week?  I know everyone wants to be brave, but as soon as our fight/flight reaction kicks in, we need to get a hold of ourselves in order to neither run away, or fight (please don’t).  In order to do that, we could use stress reducing tactics such as counting to ten or more, or meditation.  Whatever helps you the most matters, as your success in life depends on you how you handle roadblocks.

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            Want to know the truth about something?  In Peter’s book, Secret of Power Presentations, he says that even highly successful people still hide their nervousness with false confidence when presented with a fearful situation (and it might be their phobia).  Whether you’re experienced or not, anyone that needs help with presentations and stress management, Peter is there for you. Peter believes that you should say something positive about yourself before you speak.  “This will be my best presentation yet.  I know more than anyone else in the group.  They need my input and everyone will benefit from what I have to say.” (Guffey, Rhodes, Rogin, n.d., p. 519)  In doing this, people will be able to convince their subconscious from taking over their thoughts with negative images or words/sounds of fear.  Afterwards, there should be nothing, at least, in your way to giving a great performance during your presentation.  (Guffey, Rhodes, Rogin, n.d.)

            I was wondering since we are on the subject of positive thinking, and stress management; What is your best strategy against anxiety and fear?  Maybe you can relate your answer to my posts on glossophobia, and other fears…………….

Picture source: http://www.personal-development-is-fun.com/positive-thoughts.html

Reference:

Guffey, M, Rhodes, K., Rogin, P. (2011). Business Communication: Process and Product. (Canadian 6th ed.)  Toronto, ON: Nelson. Chapter 14