This document discusses ways to deal with and diminish the negative effects of anxiety. It suggests focusing on the argument rather than the speaker to practice depersonalization. Behavior modification techniques are also presented, such as deep breathing and starting with a familiar subject, to help overcome anxiety. Signs of anxiety like fidgeting, trembling, and forgetting are listed. Regular practice such as speaking aloud is recommended to improve dealing with anxiety.

1. READING: Anxiety
How to deal with it.

2. Not always bad!
 More preparation
 Energy

3. Diminishing the negative effects.
 DEPERSONALIZATION
 BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
 PRACTICE

4. DEPERSONALIZATION
 Focus on the argument, NOT on the speaker
 Connect with the audience
 Modify when necessary

5. BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
 Total relaxation – impossible and not recomendable
 Intensity vs anxiety
 Tips on overcoming anxiety:
 Breathe deeply
 Start with a familiar subject
 Take note of exernal manifestations of anxiety

6. SIGNS OF ANXIETY
 Fidgeting
 Trembling
 Quivering voice
 Forgetting

7. PRACTICE
 Speak aloud!