7 ways you can try to overcome the fear of public speaking.

1. Fight shame

Shame is the biggest reason that makes you afraid to speak in front of a crowd. Therefore, fight or overcome the shame by assuming everyone is the same.

No matter the person in front of you, speak according to the context and the things you want to convey.

Remember, the audience in front of you is human too. They eat rice, drink water, and so on.

Just like you do in everyday life. So why are you ashamed to talk to them?

Another trick for eliminating shame is to think of your audience as your friends. Thus, you feel relaxed talking in front of them.

Even if you speak incorrectly, it's normal because they are your friends who will understand that you are learning to speak in public.

2. Ask questions

If you are a meeting participant, ask questions about things you don't understand. Don't be afraid to be considered stupid because of these questions.

In essence, you dare to speak in public. If at the next meetings you get used to asking, you will get used to talking in front of many people.

In this condition, you will realize that public speaking is not as complicated as imagined.

3. Make the best preparation possible

If you have to be a speaker or do a presentation, do the best possible preparation. This involves presentation material, necessary support equipment, and your appearance.

After that, practice the day before making a presentation.

By doing your best preparation, you will increasingly master the material and predict the atmosphere that will occur.

In addition, this preparation will also provide a positive vibration so that your feelings become positive too. Imagine if you didn't prepare it?

You might be overwhelmed and helpless when presenting it.

4. Speak your own style

Speak in your own style. Do not imitate other people's speech because you will be someone else, not your true self.

In other words, speak casually, politely and interestingly in your style so that the atmosphere becomes conducive and impressive.

5. Make eye contact

When speaking in public, whether as a speaker or audience, ask for eye contact with the person you are talking to.

Do not look down or to the ceiling because it indicates that you are not confident.

By making eye contact, you will communicate comfortably. In addition, eye contact reflects you appreciate the person you are talking to.

6. Practice speaking in front of a few people

Another way you can use is to train yourself to speak in front of a few people.

This can be a meeting with friends, family meetings, or neighborhood meetings where you live.

This exercise will forge your mental and self-confidence so that you are no longer awkward talking in front of a crowd.

7. Pray

Praying before public speaking will help calm your feelings. In addition, praying will also give a positive vibration so that you will unconsciously dare to speak.