Bump up your confidence.


“I worked hard on this speech. I can do this!”


“I practiced so much for this and I know exactly what to do.”


Put things in perspective.


“This feels scary now, but in a few minutes it’ll all be behind me.”


“It’s just one speech. It’ll be fine, and I’ll be OK no matter what happens.”


Remind yourself that you don’t have to be perfect.


“No one’s a perfect speaker. Even if I mess up once or twice, I’ll keep going and no one will even notice.”


“I prepared so much for this and I know it’ll be fine. Even if I do make a couple mistakes, it won’t be a big deal.”


Think positive thoughts.


“I know my speech and delivery are both great. I know I can do this.”


“This is going to go really well. Everyone will love it.”


“I’ll get up there and do it just as I practiced. It’s going to be great.”