Fear of the public and of public speaking is quite common. In most cases, it is associated with an unjustified expectation of condemnation or unpleasant consequences for oneself. Overcoming this fear is quite difficult, for this you need to work on yourself.
The source of fear
First of all, you need to understand what is the source of your fear. You can perfectly prepare for the performance, know what and how you will tell, but the fear from this will not disappear anywhere. You are afraid of uncertainty. This is the fear of appearing ridiculous, being judged, ridiculed, grossly mistaken, etc. It must be remembered that the viewer is just watching and listening to you, he has no intention of attacking or condemning. By realizing this, you will solve most of the problem.
Prepare to perform in front of an audience
To avoid getting into a situation where you stumble and begin to feel pressure from the audience, prepare for your performance in advance. Make a detailed plan that will contain all the details of your presentation. You can compose a mini-aspect, supporting it with the necessary diagrams and pictures.
You can test the finished plan in practice by rehearsing your presentation, for example, standing in front of a mirror or speaking in front of a small group of people. You can also record your performance on a camcorder and then review it to look for possible mistakes.
Relax before performing
Waiting for an upcoming performance in public can affect your well-being, you can feel insecure and some tension in your body. To get rid of this, try taking a few slow and deep breaths, or hold your breath for a few seconds. You can also imagine relaxing treatments. Lie down, for example, on the floor and imagine that you are swimming or falling into a gorge. Your task is to feel how your body relaxes.
Public speaking
When you go out to the audience, the first thing you need to do is acknowledge that the audience cannot know how you are feeling at the moment. If you are worried or nervous, the viewer does not know about it. Also don’t assume that the public will notice that you have such feelings. These thoughts will make you really nervous.
If you want to look confident so that the viewer doesn't doubt it, stand up straight and straighten your shoulders, speak calmly and smile if possible. Remember that in the vast majority of cases, the viewer will not notice your excitement, unless you yourself express it directly.
Don't think for viewers
When standing in front of an audience, you will inevitably catch the eyes of the audience. Remember, it doesn't matter what they think during your presentation. Do not try to analyze and try to understand their thoughts, otherwise any facial expressions on their face will be perceived by you. If you think that you are really saying something wrong or made a mistake, correct and continue your speech.
