You have written your dissertation and you are on the way to receiving a doctoral degree, but you are to defend it first. Here come the fears as for the defense of your dissertation project. Here is some advice, which you may use in order to avoid this pre-doctoral anxiety. Stand in front of the mirror and say to yourself:

1. My dissertation is the best!
2. My dissertation is not the final goal;
3. My dissertation is another step to becoming a scholar;
4. My dissertation imbues me with a sense of self-satisfaction;
5. My dissertation is the result of what I have learned;
6. My dissertation is the reflection of my cleverness;
7. My dissertation brings me satisfaction;
8. My dissertation helps me organize myself;
9. My dissertation will impress everybody;
10. My dissertation is a part of me

This will work only if you are a diligent aspirant who understands the significance of his/her dissertation.
 
Since a successful dissertation project will open new doors for you and play an important role in your life, I may assume that you are writing a dissertation not for some commercial purposes, but for bringing light to the masses. This means that you are going to be a part of the elucidative program and are longing to dedicate your life to this sacred work.
 
Hope now you do not have any fears as for your dissertation defense. Still, check everything once again till the last word. Remember that these steps are a little bit funny, and dissertation writing is a serious task. You should pay special attention to it in order not to fail.