I have experienced many mixed emotions or combination feelings. One in particular that I thought I would share was when I had to give a presentation in a large lecture hall. Prior to doing this lecture, I was excited and anxious in anticipation for the date to talk about my information to the students. I prepared and used those emotions and stressors to focus and motivate me to create a well thought out presentation that included very specific information on psychology and behavior.
These emotions continued and increased until the date to give my presentation. When giving the presentation I was still experiencing anxiety and excitement, but I was also experiencing intense nervousness because I had never given a lecture to a group of this magnitude. This lecture hall had seats that go up in step design, a classic lecture hall layout, and I was nervous and afraid.
Wondering if my anxiety would interfere with my ability to speak or think clearly if asked questions, feeling worried about the sheer volume of students, and excited to share my research findings and information to the students I experience mixed emotions that contributed to intense feelings of distress, anxiety and excitement. Overall, the experience was a great one and I had no problems with my presentation. I contribute the success of that moment to great mentorship, preparation and belief in my abilities to be successful in public speaking.
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Hello Lori, Thank you for your response I found it to be funny because having mix emotion right for a class presentation always happens to me. Before it is my turn to go up and to my assignment I feel excited that its about to be over with but on the other hand I feel nervous because I have to get up and speak. Thank you again for sharing you sorry.
Hello Lori,
I can relate to your experiences in regards to giving presentations. I took a speech class last fall, and week after week when I would have to present a speech I would have the same emotions that you experience. Although we do learn to become more poised as we make presentations over and over I don't think these feelings ever go away.
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Hello Lori
I could related to you i have experienced mixed emotions before a presentation. I always want to go first because it's better to get it over with you feel such joy when your done. But during the presentation i feel fear that i won't be loud enough or that i could make a fool of myself and everyone would laugh at me. That great you over came your fear of talking in public.
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