Useful tips to overcome stage fright
Dear readers,
I am going to describe some strategies how to overcome stage fright.
The first strategy is to associate speaking with fun. What does it mean? We should practice our speeches in pleasant surroundings, get relaxed and just have fun. Your brain must associate "talking with people" to having a party with friends or having a cozy family dinner.
Exaggerate your symptoms. Will the body automatically produce a symptom that you are doing consciously? Of course, it will not. For example, start breathing rapidly on purpose, shake your legs, blink rapidly, scowl and so on. You can then stop it on purpose, but your body will not start up the automatic system again.
And the last but not least strategy is to exercise. Why is it so important? Because exercises not only reduce stress and help deal with muscle contractions, they also produce endorphins. I will try to workout the night before or morning of a big speech. They say that it will help to stay relaxed.
I really like the second one about exaggeration. It sounds fun but effective.
ОтветитьУдалитьI think the exaggeration one is very effective! when I used to dance when I was younger I would always get stage fright before I performed and it would manifest itself in me blushing on my arms and legs and face, and I found if I tried to do it on purpose beforehand, then I wouldn't do it again.
ОтветитьУдалитьOh, I know these symptoms. My face always turns red and my arms begin to tremble. I'm going to use this strategy next Monday as I will have to speak in public.
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