I’m scared to talk in front of the class

Q: I’m terrified to get up in front of my class to do a presentation. Help.

A: Talking in front of people can seem really scary. But you’ve got this. Or maybe I should say, God’s got this.

When I was in eighth grade, I wanted to attend a theater camp, but it required an audition to get in. I’d never auditioned in front of people I didn’t know, and I was nervous. Practicing my monologue and song a lot and picking an outfit to wear made me feel a little more relaxed. But what prepared me the most for the audition was when my mom took me to talk with a Christian Science practitioner.

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