When anxious thoughts are showing up we are often 'time traveling' to the past or (especially) the future. When this happens, ask yourself "how am I - right here and right now?" Be honest with your answer. Often we are OK right in this second,...
Check out this article for some tips for handling anxiety around public speaking. https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/science-public-speaking-tips
Humans have the ability to "time travel" into the future by shifting our attention away from present moment and into the hypothetical future. This attention shift enables planning, strategizing, as well as imagineering and creative endeavors. Unfortunately, for many, it can also lead to worry...