Toastmaster - Had a really bad performance.

Today I attended toastmasters after taking a 5 week break. And coming back to class has put me back to square one. I gave a bad performance when giving instructions on what my role was on and the theme of today "don't become a statistic"

I stumbled all over my words when talking about vote counter. I was "uming" everywhere and had trouble connecting with the audience. I felt I had way to much coffee before class which increased my anxiety, that is what made my heart beat like crazy, and made me even more nervous then before.

I also did not practice before I came to class, I should of used the drawing method. Which would help my visual memory, which I am really good at. Also my wife attended the class, which threw me way off. But that is not an excuse.

What I take out of my failure experience is the opportunity to grow and bee aware of my weaknesses.

• Get a good nights rest.
• Make sure not to drink coffee before, try calm tea.
• Practice speaking with visual memory.
• Start creating note cards that are written well, where you can just take them on the go

Toastmaster - 3rd Speech

Getting to the Point

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/6-health-benefits-of-having-pets.html?page=2
http://pets.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-pets-improve-your-health
I want to inform pet owners that some of the life benefits you get from owning pets.
And I want to encourage my audience to own a pet, for life beneficial reasons.

• Dogs and Cats make great pets.
• These cute furry animals provide you with unconditional love and great companionship.
• They can go as far as becoming your best friend.
• But, did you know there are many unseen health benefits you can get from owning a pet.
• Pets can help us to heal emotionally, physically, and mentally, but scientists are also discovering that cats and dogs can help fight disease and assist us in dealing with chronic conditions.
• For my speech I am going to provide you a few examples and facts how pets can provide you with better health.

• Pets can Reduce Stress, even specific problems such as fear of job security and finance. Or suffering from Depression
• A servery by Mindlab International found that 55% of people were more relaxed after spending time with their pets.
• By simply petting your cat or dog, will increase your feelings of contentment and relaxation.
• 1/4 of the respondents describe their pets as a best friend and a friend to even share their deepest thoughts.
• Looking at fish swimming can reduce anxiety and naturally enhance your mood.
• And with less stress, reduces anxiety and protects you agents cardiovascular diseases that can lead into Fatal Heart Attacks.

• Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
• Psychologist from Queen's University said that dog owners tend to have lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
• Going for walks with your dog increases your physical activities, which will lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and even helps out with wight loss.
• According to stories published in New York Times, researchers from University of Missouri found that people who walk their dogs are more consistent with regular exercise and show more improvement in fitness then people walking with a companion.
• They found that if your dependent on another person to work out, chances are someone will have an excuse not to go for a walk, and that can decrease the motivation to work out, versus depending on a dog, they have no excuses to go for a walk.
• If the walking routine is developed between you and your dog, dogs will remind you its time to go for a walk, and you better not have an excuse because I will start barking at you.

• Researchers have found that when children grows up in the home with a cat or dog, they are less likely to develop allergies. The children develop a better immune system, which keeps them healthy when they get older.
• Pet allergies are one of the most common triggers to having asthma. But they found that children a less likely to have asthma as they get older.
• A friend of mine never owned a dog, but his kids really wanted one so I remember him coming to work with a rash on his neck and arms. This all happened when he got himself a dog. I remember he spent the whole year itching away. But after the first year, the rashes and itches dissipated. And he got himself another dog.

Alright now that you gotten your 3 facts, now its time to create an outline that you can properly follow. Here is an example of a outline that you can use to create your own.

http://www.highlands.edu/dpergrem/outlineexample.htm#Persuasive%20Outline

Big Words to fill.

Opportunity - a good chance for advancement or progress

• When the opportunity came for Kiko to prove that he could do the job, he was ready.
• I had the rare opportunity of speaking to the president.
• I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped me with toastmaster.
• There is plenty of opportunity for advancement within the company.