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Update: My boss told me to 'just be more confident' before a big pitch, but my friend suggested I practice in the mirror for 15 minutes a day instead.
The mirror thing felt silly, but after a week I actually knew my talking points and didn't just fake a smile. Anyone have other weirdly specific tricks that actually work for public speaking nerves?
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lindag332mo ago
Yeah, the "fake it till you make it" advice is so vague. I've found the weird little physical tricks, like the mirror one, are what actually work. It's like your body needs to practice the feeling, not just your brain.
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quinna892mo ago
Mirror one" made me talk to my fridge once.
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rubyk261mo ago
Guess your fridge gave better advice than most people.
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angela5872mo ago
My old car had a weird trick where the radio only worked if you held the door handle. You just accept the ritual after a while. It becomes part of the deal.
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