Many of us performers are really talented but have troubles while standing in front of an audience. We all feel butterfly's on our stomach before performing, that's kind of unavoidable, but some might even paralyze because of the nervousness.
Tips against stage fright:
F - Focus on your most powerful Experience
Think about the your most memorable and powerful experience. We all have that memory that makes us smile every time we remember it.
Relive your most powerful experience and feel the confidence and power flow through your veins again. this tip will make you perform with this power in your heart.
E - Energize Yourself
You’ve adrenaline pumping through your veins.
An adrenaline rush is a built-in defence mechanism for human beings. It is a natural response mechanism that allows us to fight or take flight in the event of danger. That explains the heightened sensitivity we have when we are nervous and excited.
My suggestion for handling this adrenaline rush anxiety involves harnessing this nervous energy and make it work for you! presentations?
MOVE AROUND! Is there really a need to bolt yourself to the ground? I’ve found that walking around the room and gentle gesticulating from time to time allows me to dissipate my nervous energy.
A - Acknowledge Your Fears
Fear is here to protect us, not paralyse us. Don’t run away from being afraid! Acknowledge it as being part of you… use it to identify the possible pitfalls, then work to plug those loopholes that may most likely go wrong during your presentation.
Being prepared and the knowledge that you’ve covered most angles will prepare you and leave you assured that things will go to plan.
R - Relax… BREATHE!
Take deep breathes and Regulate your breathing! Let the breathing regulate and calm your heart rate!
B - Believe in Your Value!
You’ve got to believe in the value of your message!
U - Understand the Audience
Understand that the audience is waiting for a good show and that they dire you for being on stage, no matter what you're doing.
S - Smile!
Studies have proven that changing one’s physiology will have a pronounced impact on one’s mental state.
T - Talk to Yourself
Talking to yourself encouraging powerful ideas is a way to relax and calm down a little bit.
E - Enjoy Yourself!
Get out on the stage and seek to have fun! Perform for yourself!
R - Rejoice!
Imagine yourself performing, think about the satisfaction of your audience and your own.
Don't try to be better than anyone but yourself. Remember to enjoy every second of what you're doing. Smile, breathe, and succeed.
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