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Chapter 4

Building Confidence to Speak

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Boundless Communications
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Section 1
Understanding Anxiety
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Feeling Anxiety Is Normal

Public speaking is one of the most widely held fears, causing nervousness and other unpleasant physical reactions for speakers.

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Situational Anxiety

Also known as stage fright, situational anxiety is the short-term form of anxiety surrounding public speaking.

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Trait Anxiety

Trait anxiety is a form of neurosis; it is a long-term anxiety related to the very idea of public speaking.

Section 2
Managing Anxiety
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Tools for Managing Situational Anxiety

Situational anxiety can be managed with deep breathing and by getting your blood flowing before you set foot on stage.

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Tools for Managing Trait Anxiety

Trait anxiety can be managed well in advance through positive imagery and guided meditation.

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