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How to Get Control of Stagefright and Feel More
Relaxed and Confident in Front of any Audience
by Randy Lubow
Published on this site: May 3rd, 2006 - See
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Remember the last time you got up in front of others to sing,
give a presentation, or just to state your opinion? Did you
feel awkward or maybe even a little afraid?
You might have found yourself making silly mistakes or blanking
out on what you were supposed to say.
Most of us suffer from stagefright at some point in our lives.
In fact, the vast majority of people avoid having to get up
in front of an audience. They limit themselves from much of
the success they would enjoy if they could just get over their
stagefright.
Feeling uneasy in front of a crowd is perfectly understandable.
Even famous performers suffer from serious problems with stagefright,
sometimes to the point where they have to stop performing.
But it doesn't have to be that way. Stagefright can be conquered.
Here are some professional tips that will help ease your mind
on stage, making your next performance, presentation, or report
a breeze.
- Try to remember when you first experienced stagefright.
Somewhere in your past there was one time that set the fear
and anxiety into motion. It could have been a simple teasing
from a family member when you made a mistake. If you are
able to pinpoint the incident, it will help you to get past
your stagefright.
- Practice a technique called Future Shaping. Close
your eyes and remember a time when you felt the most intense
stagefright experience ever. See it, feel it, or imagine
it in your mind. Next, imagine yourself feeling the way
you want to feel in that situation. Imagine you're replacing
one feeling for another. Practice this technique often,
and you'll notice a big difference the next time you get
in front of an audience.
- Here's a strategy that uses a little hypnosis.
When you begin to feel stagefright coming on, take a minute
and close your eyes. Breath deeply and slowly two or three
times. Calm yourself down, then snap your fingers together
when you feel better. Tell yourself that, if you should
feel stagefright coming on again, you will simply release
it by snapping your fingers. Practice this technique from
time to time for best results.
People who have no problem getting up in front of a crowd
seem to have success fall into their laps. Always being ready
to speak will make others see you as a leader. You'll get
more prospects, move up at work, and gain the admiration of
others.
As a speaker or performer, getting past stagefright will improve
your performance immensely. With all the simple, helpful techniques
that are available, there is no reason to have to live with
stagefright.
Randy Lubow is a top expert on stagefright who has helped
more than 80,000 people from coast to coast. See his new CD
"Eliminate Stagefright, Build Confidence & Dramatically
Improve Your Performance in 24 Hours or Less." Get
it now at http://www.theperformancestudio.com
Reach Randy at
[email protected]
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