Right before her speech, Tasha says in her mind, "I can do this! I am excited about sharing this material with my audience. I am a powerful, confident speaker." Is this is a helpful technique to reduce nervousness and build confidence?
A) Yes, this is a nerve-calming technique the text refers to as giving yourself a mental pep talk.
B) Yes, but only if she says it aloud, saying it in her head will only increase anxiety about the speech.
C) No, if she's so nervous she should be honest with herself; she's in trouble and shouldn't do the speech.
D) No, an accomplished, confident speaker shouldn't need this kind of pep talk.

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Giving yourself a mental pep talk is a helpful technique to reduce nervousness and build confidence before a speech. By affirming positive statements and beliefs about yourself, you can calm your nerves and feel more confident in your ability to deliver the speech effectively.

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