I don’t have to believe my mind’s torment?
The Mistake: I will wait for fear thoughts to go away and then I will speak.
The Truth: I make a habit of repeating truth about myself.
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My Truth:
- I know my material will help them. I’m only here to help them.
- My goal is to be excellent, not perfect.
- They are here for the information, not the speaker.
- I rehearse the Opener and Close so they are smoother.
- Everyone is normally nervous in the first 5-minutes. I rehearse to act like my confident self when I begin.
- I transfer Ideas and am not concerned with using the same words each time.
- Notes are insurance if I lose my place or my mind goes blank.
- When I make mistakes, I correct them and continue speaking.
- My goal is to be my best self. I don’t compare myself with anyone.
- I notice my tiny improvements which motivate me to continue improving.
- I anticipate questions and rehearse my answers aloud.
- I use my improved skills all day to build my confident speaking habits for important talks.