The thought of getting up in front of a crowd of people and making a speech is enough to make most of us break out in a sweat. Having a fear of public speaking is common – and it’s becoming even more common.
Modern lifestyles mean we are less likely to find ourselves in public situations. Much of our free time is spent in the comfort of our own homes or online. At work, more people are utilising email, online hangouts and conference calls, so there is rarely a need to speak in front of an audience. This all means that when public speaking situations do come up, understandably we can feel anxious.
As with most phobias, Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) isn’t something you can control consciously. People may tell you to relax, but usually this does little to control your symptoms. This is because the symptoms you experience stem from your unconscious.
Hypnotherapy works with your unconscious to find out where the root of your anxiety comes from. Typically it comes from misinformation gathered from a past experience. Hypnotherapy can help to identify this and use suggestion techniques to correct any misinformation.
Suggestion and visualization techniques can also be used to instill positive thinking, boost confidence and reduce anxiety. This will help you feel calm and collected when you are required to speak in public.