Are you ready to slay the stage + show those nerves who’s boss!? 

Public speaking can give even the coolest cucumber a case of the jitters, but fear not! 

I have you covered with some hilarious (+ effective) tips to conquer self-doubt!

Here’s how to manage nervousness + anxiety when speaking:

TIPS TO MANAGE NERVOUSNESS + ANXIETY WHEN SPEAKING:

• Take deep breaths + visualize yourself nailing your speech like a rockstar. Imagine your audience cheering, throwing roses at you, or even envision yourself as the next Beyoncé of public speaking. Confidence, activate!
• Practice, practice + then… practice! Practice in front of your pet fish, your houseplants, or your stuffed animals. They make for a fantastic (+ non-judgmental) audience. They’ll be begging for autographs in no time!
• Challenge your self-doubt with some sassy self-talk + remind yourself that you woke up like this: fabulous, fierce, + ready to slay. Nobody has time for nerves when you’re the star of the show!
• Think of your audience as your biggest fans. Picture them waving foam fingers, wearing t-shirts with your face on them, + chanting your name. You’re the headliner, + they’re here for your show. Time to give ’em a performance they’ll never forget!

EVEN MORE TIPS TO MANAGE NERVOUSNESS + ANXIETY WHEN SPEAKING:

• Warm up your body + voice like a superstar. Shake those nerves away with some dance moves, vocal exercises, or maybe even a mic drop (figuratively, of course). A little pre-show physical warm-up will get those nerves out + have you feeling super confident!
• Start small + work your way up beforehand. Begin with smaller audiences, like your friends at a casual gathering or your family members during Sunday brunch. Master those tables before you take the big stage.

Now break a leg! These tips will help you manage nervousness + anxiety when speaking, so trust your talent, let your inner awesomeness shine, + show that self-doubt who’s boss. You’ve got this!

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–Kahla