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I have a terrible habit that I just cannot seem to conceal. When I'm nervous about just about anything my hands start to tremble. I've noticed I even do this in front of my students. Sometimes I'll just hold my hands together, but I think thats just about as bad. Any recommendations on how to deal with this?
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Being prepared is the best advice. Definitely have a portfolio with everything labeled. I also make sure I have something in my hands at all time, or during an interview rest them "princess like" on my knee. Also- don't wear anything like fancy nail polish, bracelets, or rings that draw attention to your hands. Try to throw off the focus with a statement necklace or sharp suit.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Great advice on not drawing attention to your hands. I would not have thought of that.
Rated On: October 3, 2015 12:48 am
Rated By: puQuZu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree with this solution. Rather than focusing on how to hide the issue, it would be helpful to focus on strategies to avoid the problem all together.
Rated On: March 2, 2016 3:36 am
Rated By: usudaX
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I did not think to not have nail polish or rings. You're so right! Thanks for the advice. I found your comment helpful.
Rated On: March 6, 2016 9:53 pm
Rated By: Allyssa Straquadine
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
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Comments: I agree with this.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 11:31 pm
Rated By: maPyqa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I think it is a great idea to avoid bracelets/rings or fancy nail polish.
Rated On: March 3, 2017 3:18 am
Rated By: e7m1w5
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great idea wearing something to draw attention away from the hands.
Rated On: March 3, 2017 3:03 pm
Rated By: dyMaDe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I'm a very nervous filled person and I need something to hold to control my shakiness as well. Being prepared is the best advice to give, but that doesn't help much. I would also suggest maybe fisting your hands under the table while getting interviewed is helpful as well, and also using your hands to speak can help as well... I like that tip of not wearing hand accessories because it may draw attention towards your hands.
Rated On: March 4, 2017 4:38 am
Rated By: uresaM
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: The trembling hands come from nerves. I think that finding ways to prepare yourself to speak in front of people will help ease the trembling.
Rated On: November 8, 2021 5:06 am
Rated By: uguZyt
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Being prepared and not drawing too much attention to your hands is a great solution.
Rated On: March 31, 2023 11:29 pm
Rated By: GeduVy