17e: Transform your nervousness into mindfulness in public speaking

Transform nervous thinking to mindful thinking in public speaking. Instead of saying, “I’m nervous,” say, “I’m getting an adrenaline rush because I’m excited, and adrenaline helps me to concentrate.”

• Related Note(s):
  • 7: Confident Humility;
  • 27a: Increasing awareness of the actions and behaviors;
  • 40c: Learning How to Receive Feedback;
  • 46: Coaching Yourself;
• Source(s): Atomic Habits by James Clear