Laura does not enjoy public speaking and is unsure of her ability to speak up in front of her co-workers. However, she has taken a public speaking class before and goes back to review her notes when she puts together her presentation. After reviewing some of the material and practice, she is feeling better about her upcoming meeting. Which strategy did Laura use to calm her nerves?

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