On chapter two, page 28, there is a guide to show you effective ways to managing speech anxiety that I truly agree with and believe will help me manage my speech anxiety. It list three main key points to help relieve anxiety and build confidence. Number one is visualization. Visualization is key to practicing your speech in a realistic way so that you are prepared to present your speech exactly how you want it and get the desired responses from your audience. For instance, “visualization will when practicing will help you remember that making eye contact, smiling, and beginning the speech (28).” I feel that most of the time I would forget this when practicing. Also includes visualizing your audience so you are confident in the responses you receive, which I feel is important because I want to make sure to include things that will keep my audience captivated. Number two is rebelling meaning assigning more positive words or phrases before doing your speech, so that you’re not fearful now but delighted to give a speech. The last is relaxation techniques. The relaxation techniques focus on breathing while clearing your mind, loosening up tense muscles, and regulating your breathing pattern. I notice when I get in front of people I start freaking out the slightest bit even if it’s just a group of my friends but these techniques will help me chill out when things go to worse. I find these points important to know because I probably can use them in a lot of situations.
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