1.

Am I enthusiastic about my speech topic?

2.

Have I thoroughly developed the content of my speech?

3.

Have I worked on the introduction so my speech will get off to a good start?

4.

Have I worked on the conclusion so my speech will end on a strong note?

5.

Have I rehearsed my speech orally until I am confident about its delivery?

6.

Have I worked on turning negative thoughts about my speech into positive ones?

7.

Do I realize that nervousness is normal, even among experienced speakers?

8.

Do I understand that most nervousness is not visible to the audience?

9.

Am I focused on communicating with my audience, rather than on worrying about my nerves?

10.

Have I visualized myself speaking confidently and getting a positive response from the audience?