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25 Thoughts That Go Through Your Head While Presenting

Jenny Karson
Apr 09, 2015
University of Arizona
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25 Thoughts That Go Through Your Head While Presenting

Oh yes, everyone's favorite activity to do in classes: Public Speaking!

Pretty much when a teacher assigns a presentation project, I want to jump off a cliff. This just screams anxiety and an unnecessary amount of pressure to perform well. No matter how many times presenting in front of a crowd, I will always have a nervous breakdown and a minor heart attack.

The Thought Process

  1. Oh no I'm next to go, just breathe, you got this.
  2. It's three minutes of your life.. you brush your teeth longer than that.
  3. Okay I have my note cards prepared.
  4. Oh crap, they're in the wrong order, OMG I checked these like a million times, how did I miss this!
  5. Okay this is my time to shine!
  6. Walk up with confidence.
  7. OMG my dress is sticking to the back of my sweaty legs.. that's awk..
  8. Do I introduce myself? I feel like everyone already knows who I am...
  9. Why are there so many people in this class!!?
  10. How do teachers do this every day?
  11. Okay, how the heck do I work this presentation clicker thingy?!
  12. Just broke the projector...that's a great start.
  13. Sweating so bad...this grey shirt wasn't a good idea. Hello pit stains!
  14. Okay, focus, you're doing great!
  15. Wait, I think I saw that guy at Ben's last night.
  16. Yup, he still has the giant "B" on his hands...They should really make those things smaller... Stop! What are you doing, FOCUS!!
  17. OMG when is this over.
  18. Legit no one is even paying attention to what I am saying.
  19. Three minutes has never felt so long.
  20. I wonder if people can see my note cards shaking. Try to keep a steady hand...Think like a rock!
  21. Yay, conclusion time! Almost done! This was easy peasy!
  22. DONE! I AM ON TOP OF THE WORLD!
  23. Burning these damn note cards immediately.
  24. Get grade back....WHAT ONLY AN 86%!!?! I deserve way more than this.
  25. Heading to Ben's immediately.

Don't really have any advice for you, other than to just breathe... Who am I kidding, there are no tips to get over your public speaking fear. Good Luck.

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