Find a hook and go on. It does not need to be elaborate and, in fact, should be fairly simple. Anxiety Many of you are concerned with anxiety. If you take the time to prepare a good message and practice delivering your speech, you will make great strides toward defeating anxiety. Certainly there are other factors involved with anxiety.
Some people are just frightened about speaking in front of a group.
This is a common phenomena. If you are having physical symptoms like dry mouth, muscle tightness or an upset stomach try some limited physical activity before coming ot lab. Also, a nice drink of water before you speak can work wonders in settling your nerves. A final technique that I like to use is called visioning. When visioning, you imagine yourself in a future situation.