Thursday, September 2, 2010

All About Stage Fright

By Jacaranda Flagg

It can start with a feeling of mild distress and progress to full blown fainting, nausea, an inability to focus, a rush of adrenaline, the need to take flight.

Sadly, stage fright has the power to ruin a potential career.

You are not the only one. Singing and speaking in public is the number one fear of people in America according to the Book of Lists.

It crushes out all other ailments, financial problems such as bankruptcy, and fear of death.

We know now that the old age advice of reckoning the viewers naked does not usually work.

But there are easy and particular tips that can help you relieve the symptoms of stage fright before they derail your career.

* Relaxation - Yoga and other strategies that promote relaxation just like hypnosis and biofeedback offer excellent results for people who encounter stage fright.

*Breathe- Breathing is another great form of relaxation. Deep and slow breaths, at least 25, will instantly relax your body and your mind.

*See Yourself - Visualizing techniques allow you to walk through your pre-performance or your performance. This procedure is proving to really work in extreme cases of stage fright.

*Self-Talk- Other people can tell you how great you are but, have you ever told yourself you are going to do okay? Self-talk lets you be in the driver's seat.

*Preparation- singers and other artists who never suffer from stage fright note that they will have the symptoms when they are not prepared for their performance.

*Get Physical- Adrenaline floods the body before a performance and is just about the causes of stage fright.

Additionally to specific techniques, some performers have rituals they perform before proceeding onstage. This might include singing the scales, arriving at the venue at a particular time, or wearing a specific item of clothing.

Talismans and other good luck charms play a big role in terminating stage fight, too. Anything you can do to provide yourself the extra edge when performing on stage is well worth a try.

Most significantly, do whatever you find works best for you. Try some methods. You may discover a combination of different methods works or one single approach is all it takes to say good-bye to stage fright! - 40728

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