Why People Fear Public Speaking

Understanding why people fear public speaking is the first step towards conquering that fear in your own life or helping others do so. The number one reason people fear speaking in public is that they do not want to look stupid or ridiculous in front of others. Many people are afraid the people in the audience will judge them poorly or laugh at them. Some who suffer from a fear of public speaking are afraid they will embarrass themselves somehow. They may worry about things like stumbling over the words, speaking with a shaky voice or sweating excessively.

When a person experiences fear, it may manifest in the body in a variety of different ways. Increased heart rate, dry mouth, sweating, shakiness and nausea are just a few physical side effects of panic, anxiety and fear. An anxious or frightened individual may find that their voice shakes and trembles when they speak. Their legs may feel weak and may even begin to shake. Stuttering is another common physical side effect of nervousness. When this occurs during a speech, one of two things may happen. The speaker may gain confidence and feel calmer as the speech progresses, or they may get more nervous and rush through the speech.

While some people are naturals when it comes to public speaking, most of us experience anxiety to some degree when preparing for a public speaking engagement. Luckily there are some great ways to combat anxiety and become a better speaker. One widely used technique is visualization. When you visualize yourself succeeding you are more likely to do so when the time comes. As the saying goes -- if you can believe it, you can achieve it. Like any skill, visualization takes practice. At first it may be hard to get a vivid picture in your mind but the more you try the clearer it will become.

The reasons why people fear public speaking may be evaluated to determine the best remedy for them. Someone who is afraid of looking foolish may want to practice in front of the mirror, or even better in front of friends and family until the material is second nature. Knowing the material by heart and practicing each word, movement and gesture over and over again is a surefire way to gain confidence. Another tip is to practice deep breathing exercises, which can help you keep your body calm and prevent hyperventilation due to anxiety.



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