Control Nervous Energy Before Public Speaking: 9 Methods
To control nervous energy before public speaking, use evidence-based techniques that work with your body's stress response rather than against it. The most effective methods include physiological sighing (a double-inhale followed by a long exhale), cognitive reappraisal (relabeling anxiety as excitement), somatic grounding exercises, and structured pre-speech rituals. These approaches don't eliminate nervous energy—they channel it into focused, commanding stage presence that makes you a more dyn
