Keeping the house in order is hard enough but what happens when you have a big presentation at work and you to have to find time at home to prepare?
How to Nail Your Next Presentation
| Author: aramirez | Posted: 09/02/10 | ||
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Introduction (Summary)
Keeping the house in order is hard enough but what happens when you have a big presentation at work and you to have to find time at home to prepare?
Necessary Things:
- Big presentation at work
- Discipline
- Activities for the Kids
Step 1:
Don’t Cram – to make a good presentation you must know the info inside and out. Most people retain information better by learning in multiple sessions with breaks in between. Map out a schedule so you can prepare over the week and leave the night before for review.
Step 2:
Get enough sleep –making sleep a priority will not only will help you retain the information you need to be successful but will improve your attitude and mood. In fact if you can manage a 15-20 nap after a learning session, you will be able to retain the information even better.
Step 3:
Keep your brain fit – Just like running a marathon without training, learning a lot of information when you don’t regularly exercise your mind is setting yourself up for failure. Regular physical and mental exercise keeps your brain sharp. The better you maintain you brain, the more effectively you can learn when you have to.
Step 4:
Get the kids involved – are the kids a distraction? Then get them involved. Depending on the age and temperament of your kids, they can be a big help. Have the kids make flash cards and quiz you. If they are older, use them as a sounding board. Explain your points and get their feedback. If they can’t understand the main point of your presentation then maybe you need to reorganize your thoughts. If they can’t help, plan a fun project that they can do on their own with minimal supervision.
Step 5:
Get the kids involved – are the kids a distraction? Then get them involved. Depending on the age and temperament of your kids, they can be a big help. Have the kids make flash cards and quiz you. If they are older, use them as a sounding board. Explain your points and get their feedback. If they can’t understand the main point of your presentation then maybe you need to reorganize your thoughts. If they can’t help, plan a fun project that they can do on their own with minimal supervision.
