Commonly called 'stage fright,' performance anxiety is the fear of doing something in front of a group of people. Here are some strategies for feeling comfortable ''on stage.'
Shift the focus off of yourself and your fear to the enjoyment you are providing to the spectators. Close yourgo wrong. Instead focus on the positive. Visualize your success., and other strategies to help you relax and redirect your thoughts when they turn negative. It is best to practice some type of relaxation technique every day, regardless of whether you have a performance, so that the skill is there for you when you need it.
Take a walk, jump up and down, shake out your muscles, or do whatever feels right to ease your anxious feelings before the performance.Act natural and be yourself.Keep in mind that stage fright is usually worse before the performance and often goes away once you get started.There are also mental tricks you can play to help you perform with less anxiety. These include:Make yourself look good. When you look good, you feel good.
These tips should help reduce performance anxiety. But if they don't, talk to a counselor or therapist trained in treating anxiety issues. You may benefit from more intensive therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to help overcome performance anxiety. In addition, beta-blockers such asthat lower the heart rate and block the effects of adrenaline are sometimes used by people with performance anxiety.
Confronting your fears and learning ways to reduce and manage them can be empowering. Not only will it make you feel good about yourself, you may discover that you are a more confident performer, too.University of Northern Iowa:"Managing Stage Fright."Vanderbilt University, Department of Psychology:"Beta Blockers as Treatment for Stage Fright."
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Post Malone suffers bruised ribs after falling through hole on stage at St. Louis concert: VIDEORapper Post Malone suffered a fall and bruised his ribs on Saturday when he fell through an opening in the stage during his performance in St. Louis, according to his manager.
Lire la suite »
Tim McGraw Falls Backward Off Stage While Performing in ArizonaTim McGraw can always count on his fans (and security team) to support him -- sometimes literally.
Lire la suite »
Tim McGraw falls off stage during Arizona festivalCounty superstar Tim McGraw took a tumble off the stage during a festival performance Saturday.
Lire la suite »