Conquering Stage Fright.
HOW TO CONQUER STAGE FRIGHT?
- Shift the focus from yourself and your fear to your true purpose - contributing something of value to your audience.
- Stop scaring yourself with thoughts about what might go wrong. Instead, focus your attention on thoughts and images that are calming and reassuring.
- Refuse to think thoughts that create self-doubt and low confidence.
- Practice ways to calm and relax your mind and body, such as deep breathing. relaxation exercises, and meditation.
- Exercise, eat well, and practice other healthful lifestyle habits. try to limit caffeine, sugar, and alcohol as much as possible.
- Visualize your success: Always focus on your strength and ability to handle challenging situations.
- Prepare your material in advance and read it aloud to here your voice.
- Make connections with your audience: Smile and greet people, thinking of them as friend rather than enemies.
- Stand or sit in self-assured, confident posture. Remain warm and oped and make eye contact.
- Give up trying to be perfect and know that it is OK to make mistakes. be natural, be yourself.
