stage fright

Philippines
September 17, 2010 8:03pm CST
whenever i face the public, like when i`m reporting in our class, i always feel nervous and my hands are shaky...i utter words with a trembling voice and i when i`m finished, i can`t remember what exact words i`ve said. but i believe that those who listened to me have understood what i`ve talked about. any suggestion on how i could overcome my stage fright?
4 responses
@daiweian06 (1405)
1 Oct 10
I feel the same. When i was in college i thought that all my classmates are more intelligent than I am. And they already know what I am talking about. Thinking what they are saying while I'm on stage. If I'm good enough or not. But all of this was answered when I found my best friend who I know who is very intelligent. Not all of the things she also knew. And she also feel the same. She is so shy every time she's talking on stage. But experience and confidence is a must. You must be proud and prepared each time your going up on stage. Don't mind all the people around you. Because your ready and good enough than them. You can make it! Do your best. Lift yourself up. But before all of these ask God's help. Good luck!
• Philippines
1 Oct 10
thank you. its so nice that i can find someone who feel the same way like me. i'll do your advice! :D
• Philippines
1 Oct 10
i feel the same way to you. you know i can sing but when i'm nervous, my voice is trembling. that's why i only sing in our videoke. i remember we had a mini concert for one of our subject. and i sang and slightly dance and i can say it was successful because i cannot see the crowd for it was night and dark. i thought i just sing because i want to. no one is watching. but of course i can hear their shout outs. :D
1 Oct 10
yes, I can't believe that there is someone who is like me. I can relate with your problem but face your fear. Join any competition that facing a lot of people. Like dancing, singing, modeling and so on. I'm so happy to talk to you by the way.
@ray00077 (25)
• Malaysia
18 Sep 10
when you feel nervous,take a deep breath,and while reporting or speeching,don look at their face,try to look straight and u will feel more comfortable
• Philippines
19 Sep 10
thanks for the advice. i will try that sometime. :D
@caecal07 (197)
• United States
18 Sep 10
Rehearse until you can say it blindfolded... Then go the audience and try to remember the dumbest thing you know about each of your classmates... at the same time your going through the report... Thats how I do it anyway.
• Philippines
18 Sep 10
thanks for the advice. i'll try that... :D
18 Sep 10
First, take a very deep breath. Then, smile at your audience. Lessen your pace when talking in front of class because the faster the more nervous you will be.
• Philippines
19 Sep 10
ok. i will also talk slowly for them to understand very well what i am saying. :D