| Self-confidence is not found in the skilled | | | | controlled, while you feel your lungs |
| application of makeup, an overnight cream | | | | contract, and then slowly let your abdomen |
| that promises to give a smooth and clear | | | | contract. A series of three deep breaths |
| complexion, or in the rigorous workout | | | | before a competition can work wonders at |
| completed faithfully. Though makeup, proper | | | | reducing your nerves. |
| skin care, and a dedication to hard work and | | | | |
| exercise are vital to the success of your | | | | There is no better time to show the judges as |
| pageantry career, if you lack self confidence | | | | well as the audience your highly developed |
| and appear nervous while competing, you will | | | | level of self-confidence then during your |
| discover that success is continually out of | | | | interview. Public speaking is an important |
| your grasp. | | | | skill to master and once you feel comfortable |
| | | | in this area, you will have made tremendous |
| One of the most important steps to ensuring | | | | progress in your pageantry skills. Not only |
| that you have great self-confidence is to | | | | is public speaking vital to winning beauty |
| smile. Smiling is the key ingredient to | | | | pageants, it is a skill that will help you in |
| letting the judges as well as the audience | | | | many areas throughout your life. Pronouncing |
| know that you are in your element. Looking | | | | each word correctly is important and shows |
| at the judges directly while smiling will | | | | that you have intelligence as well as charm. |
| exude an air of self-confidence and poise. | | | | |
| Never forget to smile when you are competing. | | | | Some important things to consider when you |
| | | | are speaking throughout your interview, is to |
| If you love competing, yet find that you are | | | | speak with self-assuredness and confidence. |
| a bundle of nerves, you may want to try some | | | | Your tone of voice will also convey a lot |
| relaxation techniques such as deep breathing. | | | | about the level of self-confidence you have. |
| Deep breathing originates from the abdomen | | | | Practicing speaking in front of a mirror is a |
| and can work wonders at relaxing you before | | | | good idea. Also, use your friends and family |
| you compete. To begin with, take a deep | | | | members as surrogate judges and practice |
| breath while expanding the lower abdomen. | | | | speaking to them. Reading aloud and |
| While you inhale, it is important to extend | | | | answering practice interview questions is a |
| your stomach. Let the air flow from your | | | | great way to boost your confidence and help |
| abdomen into your lungs. Slowly breathe in | | | | prepare you for the actual interview part of |
| while expanding your abdomen for a count of | | | | the pageant. With a great smile, |
| eight. Once you have reached the count of | | | | self-assuredness, a clear speaking voice, and |
| eight, hold your breath for a count of four. | | | | plenty of self-confidence you will find that |
| Now, slowly exhale for a count of eight. Let | | | | you will have a great experience with your |
| the breath flow from your nostrils | | | | pageantry. |