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Physical Anxiety Management

Specific techniques to control shaking, sweating, and nervous energy before speaking.

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What it is

Techniques to control the physical symptoms of speaking anxiety - rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and breathlessness - through body-based interventions. These methods address the physiological stress response directly, allowing speakers to feel more confident and perform better despite nervousness.

Before & after

Before

Ignoring symptoms: Trying to push through visible shaking, rapid speech, and sweating without addressing the physical causes.

After

Managing proactively: "I'll do 5 minutes of deep breathing, some shoulder rolls, and power poses before this board presentation."

When you’ll use it

High-stakes presentations: Use progressive muscle relaxation 30 minutes before presenting to executives or investors

Job interviews: Practice box breathing in the waiting room to reduce visible trembling and voice shakiness

Conference speaking: Use power posing backstage to increase confidence hormones and reduce stress hormones

Virtual presentations: Use grounding techniques (feel feet on floor) to manage anxiety when speaking to camera instead of live audience

Pro tip

Channel nervous energy into purposeful movement rather than suppressing it.

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