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I am by no means a public speaking expert. (Actually I have an oral presentation in my writing class on October 16th that I'm not looking forward to much). And I have actually dropped classes in the past because I didn't want to make a speech, but whenever I have, I find I am most successful when I just tell myself that these people love me and I can be charming as hell... cause half of the worry is that people won't approve. It sounds weird and semi-demented, but just pretend you're the coolest person in the room....... Good luck!
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school in Kingston, RI
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I love it!!
It's such a mental game isn't it. Thanks Jaylyn. 
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Hi all,
I thought I'd tell you I gave the 'dreaded' presentation today and I totally surprised myself by feeling and behaving confidently to the point that I actually, bizarrely, enjoyed myself!! I couldn't believe it; I just didn't get the shakes, I had a positive vibe about it, I just talked myself into believing it would be a positive and productive experience and to face my fear and I did and it worked!!!!
Thankyou all of you so much for your encouragement, advice and empathy. I actually feel like I have taken a step forward, I'm so surprised by myself. I feel like if someone asked me to do another one next week, I wouldn't mind a bit. Hooray!!!!
Thanks again; I feel on top of the world!!
Jodie - with her fear of public speaking seriously diminished!
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