Thursday, February 5, 2009
Responding to videos 2.1, 2.2, and Jessica's Intro
These videos have provided me with different techniques that are beneficial to my succees in presenting a speech. I learned that breathing techniques are useful when a person is nervous. Most people receive pre-speech jitters and they become so nervous that their heart rate may speed up. Breathing helps a person relax and slows the heart rate down. I have also learned that visualizing a positive outcome is more beneficial than thinking about a negative outcome. Jessica's introduction has taught me to be natural when presenting an introduction speech. Although it was probably difficult for Jessica to discuss about her brother with down syndrome, she became optimistic of the outcome and she presented her speech with eloquence.
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Hi Piper! You have mentioned a couple of good techniques here. Breathing is a good technique to use. It will in fact help with anxiety, so keep that tool in your back pocket and use it often, especially right before your speech. If you need to, when you get up to the front of the class, take a deep breath right before you start speaking. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's what I try to do. :) Thanks for the advice!
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