This is a public speaking visualization.

It's a guided imagery that uses visualization to allow you to imagine yourself calmly and successfully speaking in public.

To begin, choose a comfortable position,

seated or lying down.

Make sure that you have no distractions around you and you're not trying to do anything besides focusing on these words and allowing yourself to become relaxed.

Get comfortable preparing to relax and begin to relax your body.

Take a deep breath in and then breathe out.

In and out.

Continue to breathe deeply, slowly, and comfortably.

I'll count down now from 10 down to 1.

As I say each number you will become more relaxed. Let's begin.

10. Feeling your muscles start to relax. 9. Your hands and feet are warming and relaxing.

Eight, your muscles are becoming loose and heavy.

Seven, notice. and heavy.

7. Notice your attention drifting, becoming more relaxed.

Six, relaxing even further now, peaceful.

Five, a tingly feeling of relaxation

spreading through your body,

Pleasant and relaxed. Four, further relaxed and peaceful.

Three, free of tension. Two, almost completely relaxed now. One, you are now. One, you are now deeply relaxed.

very deeply relaxed and comfortable.

Allow this feeling of relaxation to grow, becoming even more relaxed, calm and peaceful. Keep with you the feeling of relaxation as you think about public speaking.

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