title: Controlling public speaking jitters: making the butterflies fly in formation.
abstract: Nearly every person who has been asked to give a speech or who has volunteered to make a presentation to a group of strangers develops fear and anxiety prior to the presentation. Most of us, the authors included, start hyperventilating, our pulse quickens, and we feel a little weak in the knees. We grab the lectern and our knuckles turn white as we hold on for dear life. This is a normal response that everyone experiences. However, this stress can be controlled and made manageable by understanding the stress response cycle and practicing a few techniques that calm those butterflies flying around in the pit of your stomach.
authors: Hannah
authors: H
authors: Harvey
authors: Neil
authors: N
authors: Baum
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012919:Social Behavior; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*