I consider myself a good writer casually or in school, but when it comes to public speaking, I loathe the thought of it. It's not that actually talking is difficult for me, it's what comes out when I eventually do open my mouth. Thankfully it's words, but unfortunately, they're either out of place or terribly stuttered, which leads to a variety of embarrassing things. Something I am all too familiar with. As a child through high school, public speaking in things like presentations worried me. I could do them if I memorized what I had to say, but I didn't, I was monotone. Then I incorporated hand motions, which were helpful and took pressure off me, but they were distracting. Now, after a years of struggles, I think I have it down. There are times when I still struggle, but when it comes to things like presentations, I can do it well if I know the material and just relax, such as by chewing gum beforehand or drinking water. A joke now and then isn't a bad idea either. I still have my worries like other people, but I realize in a few minutes, it'll all be over.
Out of curiosity, what's the toughest thing for you when it comes to public speaking? And how do you cope with it?
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