Monday 22 April 2013

Manage Your Stage Fear



People suffering from public speaking phobia suffer from stage fright or intense anxiety before making a speech. While a few people may appear natural at this, most of us dread the platform where we have to address an audience or group of people.  Have you ever felt your palms getting sweaty and body shaking in front of a crowd or audience? Don't worry, you are not alone. It's well known that public speaking is a major fear for most people. Instead of letting yourself and your fear of public speaking become a focal point for the audience, you should shift the concentration towards your speech.

Get rid of stage fright by imagining you are someone else, such as a favorite celebrity you admire. One of the best ways to get rid of this condition is to be mentally and physically well prepared. Help yourself get rid of stage fright by practicing your song, dance, monologue, scene or whatever you are performing. The next tip to overcome stage fright is to get comfortable with the place where you will be making the presentation.

Prior to getting up in front of a crowd, envision putting on a great performance. Also envision experiencing all the joy and pleasure you will feel from knowing you put on an excellent performance. Practice in front of people beforehand, and you'll be fine. Although presenting or speaking seems like a test in front of a jury, almost every audience wants you to succeed for the simple reason that you might have the knowledge/information they want.

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