How to Psyche Yourself Up

How to Psyche Yourself Up

Got a big presentation, a public speech or a meeting with her parents coming up? Do you find yourself getting the heebie-jeebies whenever you think of the impending occasion? Read on for tips on how to psyche yourself up for the big day.

Life is going to throw situations at you where you’re going to have to prove your mettle among your peers. Presentations, public speeches, job interviews and even meeting the parents are intimidating situations that make us break out into a cold sweat. No matter how difficult you think the task is, the tips below will show you how to overcome your anxiety attacks and psyche yourself up for success.

1) Acknowledge your abilities

If you get all worked up thinking about the big presentation you are to make in front of so many eminent guests, you end up getting intimidated by the scenario and the achievements of others. Instead, focus on your abilities and strengths and acknowledge that you were chosen to make that big presentation in the first place because you were found capable of doing so by your peers. If you need a bit of reminding take a look at your C.V again or get some moral boosting from your close family and friends.

2) Take time out to relax

Don’t work yourself up silly thinking about the big day over pots of coffee, your comfy pajamas and sleepless nights in front of your computer. Lack of sleep and constant worrying is only going to turn you into a grumpy man and your neighbors wouldn’t want to bump into you any time in the morning. Work on your presentation at scheduled times of the day and really focus on it. Outside of that, spend the rest of your time catching up with your buddies or spending some time with your girlfriend. This will give you time to unwind and approach your task with a fresh vigor.

3) Plan rationally

You might have prepared your presentation down to a T but there’s always the nagging feeling that problems might crop up. Think of ways where problems might arise, like the overhead projector malfunctioning, or your notes getting swept off, and calmly think of ways you might over step them and still continue with what you were doing with an air of self confidence. If caught in an awkward situation with the girl’s dad, think of ways to make the moment lighter like sharing some funny real-life anecdote but remember to apologize first.

4) Envision a winner

You’re all ready to step up and make that presentation you’ve spent hours working on. You have all your equipment, backup notes and supportive colleagues cheering you on but you’re working yourself up with thoughts of tripping over the last step, fumbling over your own name and racing through the speech with blank or bored faces staring at you. Get a grip buddy. It’s only a presentation and you’re going to make the best speech that the audience has ever heard. Envision yourself standing there and giving a powerful performance and you’ll feel better anticipating it. If you’ve done your homework right there’s no stopping you from being the qualified person you are to stand there in front of peers you look up to. Even they might learn a few things from you at the end of it.