So , if you ever feel like you're lacking confidence when speaking in public whether it be a true performance or a speech that you have to give , or even just speaking up to say what you want to say in a group of people , or maybe at the dinner table with your family , whatever it is I just want you to know , first of all , that you're not alone and that there's a very effective way to improve how you show up in these situations , to reduce your nerves and relieve anxiety , and that comes with visualization , which we're going to do today . So , having a clear mental image of how you would like the conversation to go , or how you would like the presentation or speech , or whatever the situation is , however you'd like it to go , and having a clear image in your mind of how you would like it to be and how you would like it to be received , is the key to reducing stress and relieving anxiety . So we're going to work together today to create a visualization for feeling more comfort and achieving success in these scenarios . Okay , so I'd like you just to settle into a comfortable position , making sure that you won't be disturbed , and , when you're ready , close your eyes and take a deep inhale for the count of four three , two and one , holding at the top for two , one and now exhaling for a count of four three , two and one . And again , while you're inhaling , just say to yourself breathing in two , three , four and holding , and on exhaling , saying breathing out two , three , four .
Lisa HopkinsGo ahead and repeat this breathing sequence a few more times , while focusing just on your breath . So , as you continue to hold your attention on your breath , begin to breathe in a golden , bright light . Imagine again , as you're breathing , imagine this light filling every crevice of your body as you feel your energy rise , feel your hands begin to tingle as the golden light exits your fingertips and wraps itself around your body , engulfing yourself in a golden bubble of bright , bright light and as if on a cloud . Imagine , imagine drifting through the sky in your golden bubble . Your body feels warm and safe and you feel protected in every way . The longer that you drift , the more deeply relaxed you become . While you continue to focus on your breathing , begin now to repeat on every inhale I am light , I am love . Hold the inhale for two and as you exhale , repeat in your head I am light , I am love . Inhaling for a count of four I am light . I am love . Hold for two and exhaling for a count of four . I am light . I am love .
Lisa HopkinsFeel yourself falling into a deep state of relaxation , noticing that y'all is quiet and still . Your body feels heavy , timeless , relaxed . Allow this feeling of relaxation to grow as your body and mind continue to become even more calm and peaceful . You are feeling grounded and centered . This grounded , relaxed feeling is a bright light . Imagine this feeling and this bright light surrounding your body , cocooning you in a protective and confident shield .
Lisa HopkinsNow think about speaking in that uncomfortable place , whether it be public speaking or remembering your lines in a performance . Maybe it's saying something to somebody close to you , or showing up at a party and speaking in a group , whatever it is . See this grounded , relaxed feeling as a bright light and imagine it surrounding your body in a protective and confident shield , now thinking about speaking in whatever place it is . In the past , these thoughts may have been a cause of concern to you . They may have brought up feelings of worry or anxiety . Well , I want you to simply release those feelings now , because you don't need them anymore . Imagine those thoughts and feelings as a darker light , slowly drifting out of your body , melting into the cosmos as you become completely enclosed in a much brighter and more dazzling light . I want you to hold on to these new , more positive feelings and imagine
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Lisa HopkinsImagine that you're waiting to go into that room or into that situation , or stepping onto that stage . Imagine and hold on to these beautiful , beautiful , new , positive feelings and picture yourself there , just about to step into that situation . You're standing there , breathing deeply and you're completely calm and at ease . Maybe it's before you sit down at a table full of family members at a holiday . Maybe it's a board meeting you're about to sit in , or maybe you're standing in the wings about to step on stage . Maybe you're giving a speech , whatever it might be . I want you to deeply visualize what that looks like and then imagine yourself breathing deeply . You're completely calm and at ease . You are completely confident in your ability to give the best representation of you . You know that you are fully prepared . Repeat to yourself this is easy , I am calm , everything will run very smoothly and you breathe again . Maybe you feel a smile coming to your face as you stand there , knowing , knowing that you are fully prepared Before you go into that room or sit at that table , or stand up at that podium or step onto that stage , picture the people that will be there .
Lisa HopkinsPicture their happy faces , smiling , accepting of you and nodding their heads in agreement . You know in your heart and you know in your soul that you will be amazing . An amazing is simply being you . It's not anyone else's definition of amazing , because you are amazing . So now imagine that you're actually feeling excited . You're really looking forward to doing what you're about to do the conversation , sitting down at the table , leading a meeting , stepping up onto the podium , stepping out onto that stage , whatever it might be and when you step into that space , you feel the confidence oozing from every fiber of your being . You can see the friendly faces before you and as you begin to speak , as you begin your presentation , as you begin to engage , step outside of yourself to view this confident new .
Lisa HopkinsYou See a very confident speaker before you . You are dressed exactly as you're supposed to be dressed for doing what you're supposed to be doing . It's perfect . Whatever you chose to wear , whatever costume you are supposed to wear , whatever you are wearing is perfect . Your hair is neat and tidy . You have a friendly smile . See yourself . See yourself Giving the speech , playing the part , standing at the podium , delivering your message with absolute confidence .
Lisa HopkinsYou have memorized every single word with ease . You make eye contact with each and every person in the room . You see their friendly faces . You see them nod their heads in agreement . Your words are clear and concise . They're resonating . You are breathing calmly . There's no force , there's only essence . There's only the amazing . You showing up as yourself . Your words flow so easily and it feels amazing . You feel so comfortable in front of an audience that it's second nature . You're natural . You're in the zone of genius . You are being you .
Lisa HopkinsYou stand tall and at the end of the presentation or the conversation or the moment that you are anticipating , you invite your audience to show their love or to ask some questions . You answer their questions easily and effortlessly and with excellent attention to detail . You don't simply finish what you said or get off the stage . You stay and you invite and you create and co-create something new . Everyone is so impressed . You look at their faces and they love what you've done . They love what you've said . They've appreciated it and are embracing it and want to share how they feel . It has been a massive success .
Lisa HopkinsFeel now , after you've finished , the huge sense of accomplishment that floods through your body . You have done it . You were brilliant . You have arrived and you knew exactly how to get there because you were there all along . Picture the people in the room or the audience or at the table or later on doing the dishes or in the break room , coming up to you , wanting to engage and congratulate you on such a great , great presentation . You hear well done or that was fantastic . Somebody else says congratulations . What you said blew me away or your performance really touched me . Whatever it is , you can feel it . I want you to feel it right now . Feel what it feels like you did it . You knew you could do it . Feel how excited you are to know that you created that . Feel right now how happy you are at achieving such a feat . You are feeling exhilarated . You feel such pride and after you leave the room or the conversation or the stage or the boardroom , whatever it might be , go to your quiet , meditative place and repeat the following affirmations I am confident , my voice matters .
I easily connect with every audience . My words flow easily and effortlessly . My words are clear and concise . They are evocative and inclusive . They invite and bring people in . My message is clear and it is always well received . I speak with clarity and conviction . I can easily remember facts and figures and script points and bullet points . Anybody can deliver those , but only I can be me . I can easily remember what I've memorized and when I throw it away , it is when it soars and I step into my zone of genius . I choose to be calm and relaxed in front of everybody I speak to , perform for , engage with , and when there's an audience , I always feel relaxed .
Lisa HopkinsI am a successful public speaker , whether it's at a podium , at a dinner table , at a boardroom , with a friend , at a party , no matter where I am . When I speak in public , I am powerful and I am successful . My speaking skills are improving every day . I have the ability to be a great public speaker . I find speaking easy and enjoyable when I trust myself . I am natural when it comes to speaking in public . Now take a moment to feel this gratitude and joy for your wonderful life and the continuous miracles it produces . Take several deep breaths and slowly count down from five . I'm going to count again for you as you begin to wake up from the meditative state . You're now becoming more alert . Stretch your arms up and take a deep breath Slowly . Begin to open your eyes . Five , four , three , two , one . Open your eyes fully . You're now fully awake , feeling refreshed and energized . Namaste my friends , go get them .