Fear of Public Speaking is Common

With the hundreds and thousands of listed phobias, public speaking is one of the most common. It even ranks higher than fear of spiders and heights. As common as it is to utter a word, many people would not like to communicate to an audience or simply be the center of attention.

It is normal to have jitters. You may experience hand sweating, shivering and stuttering. Such nervousness can also affect your voice in many ways. You may feel your heart racing which can be accompanied by hyperventilation or nausea. The mere thought of public speaking can cause people to feel that way. But it’s not really as bad as it sounds. At times, it’s all in the mind.

A human’s body is built to react when put under pressure. Public speaking is not exactly a walk in the park. But even the best speakers experience a great amount of fear the moment they take the stage. Yes, even professionals get the jitters. But they probably don’t want you to know that so they try to conceal it. If you dread the thought of public speaking, you are not alone. It may be an initial reaction or might need more attention to get over it. But know that a lot of people experienced the same phobia and conquered it.

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