You don’t have to be sick to perform in front of an audience; you just have stage fright! Whether you’re presenting a slide show, acting in a play, or giving a speech, you can get nervous before a performance. Fortunately, performers have experienced stage fright at least once in their lives, and they’ve developed a plethora of strategies to help overcome it. After reading our article, you’ll know how to face the audience feeling infinitely more confident!
Things to Be Aware of
Before you go on stage, move your body to release any tension by taking a stroll, dancing, or shimmying.
Schedule some downtime during your performance day to unwind and reflect.
Practice daily, either by yourself or in front of a rehearsal audience to help you overcome your fear of failing.
1.Move your body and engage in exercise.
Endorphins are released by the body when you exercise. These feel-good chemicals help you feel more confident, less stressed, and happier. Prior to speaking in front of an audience, try exercising for at least thirty minutes.
Before the doors open, take a stroll around the block or the theater.
On the morning before your performance, stretch your body and calm your thoughts by doing some yoga.
Move about backstage to let off steam.
Aim for power poses before to taking the stage. For example, put your hands on your hips and stand like Wonder Woman with your chest out.
2. See a humorous video.
A nice laugh is often all you need to relax. While you’re getting dressed, put on your favorite comedy sketch or movie to help you unwind. It may surprise you to learn that laughing relieves tension and lowers anxiety. Let go all of your laughter and concentrate on the music rather than the performance.
Watching a motivational speech could boost your self-esteem.
Before applying makeup, make sure to view your hilarious video because mascara and tears of laughter don’t go together nicely.
3. Give yourself some time to unwind.
You can relax by practicing deep breathing and meditation. Spend some time by yourself to release any physical stress before you speak in front of an audience. For fifteen to twenty minutes, take a seat in a peaceful area, practice meditation, or close your eyes and count your breaths in and out. Allow your anxieties and performance phobias to evaporate. If they arise during your breathing exercises or meditation, that’s fine, just let them pass by without drawing attention to them.
4. Get rid of your anxiety.
Before you get onto the stage, flail your arms and legs. Unbelievably, a small sway before launching into your presentation or performance can have a significant impact. Tension and pent-up nerves are the cause of those racing heartbeat and butterflies in the stomach.[4] Before going on stage, many artists find that shimmying their bodies helps them decompress and physically shake off their anxiety.
Take a stab at the backstage shake-out game. After 16 shakes of one limb, go on to the next and so on. Continue counting to 8, 4, 2, and 1.
5. Raise your stance or sit up straight.
Attempt to sit up straight as your posture has the power to significantly alter your mood. Before giving your speech or entering the platform, if you’re feeling a little anxious, take a deep breath and roll your shoulders back. Elevating your height during standing or sitting will increase your self-assurance and provide you with the courage to face stage anxiety.
If you’re seated, try to scooch as close to the edge of your chair as you can to sit up straighter.
