Physical Preparation 101: Chewing GUM!?!
Doing any kind of presentation
can be stressful on the mind and body. One thing you can do is to try and keep
yourself occupied while you’re presenting.
Well you might ask “how do I keep myself busy or occupied while doing a
performance or presentation?” There’s a simple solution, you can chew gum while
you’re performing or presenting. Chewing gum during any activity keeps your sub
conscious mind active and busy and thus your mind won’t wander. So basically
helps you stay focused during your performance or presentation and keeps your
mind focused on the objective. Chewing gum will basically calm your nerves and
if you suffer from dry mouth while speaking for long periods of time, this will
be your helpful solution instead frequently reaching for your bottle of water.
But remember, don’t be rude when chewing gum, don’t pop or crackle or blow
bubbles when your chewing gum, your audience may find it rude. Try and be
subtle when your chewing gum and make sure it’s not visible to the audience. So
if you have problems presenting whether it be stress, nerves, dry mouth or just
plain scared, try chewing some gum. But don’t take my word for it, some of the
greatest performers’ chewed gum during pressure and nerve racking situations.
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