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LESSON 6 · Speak Without Fear

PAUSE TO THINK

Is it better to say 'I am calm' or 'I am excited' before a stressful performance?

Saying 'I am excited' can help

Alison Wood Brooks's research found that reframing anxiety as excitement can help performance. Reframing works with arousal that is already present rather than trying to suppress it instantly.

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