Stage fright or performance anxiety is the anxiety, fear, or persistent phobia which may be aroused in an individual by the requirement to perform in front of an audience, whether actually or potentially In the context of public speaking, this fear is termed glossophobia, one of the most common of phobias. Such anxiety may precede or accompany participation in any activity involving public self-presentation. In some cases stage fright may be a part of a larger pattern of social phobia or social anxiety disorder, but many people experience stage fright without any wider problems.
Practice is the mother of expertise
Smooth beginning, and then go with the flow
Practice relaxation
Try saying affirmations to yourself right before you go on stage as another alternative
Two keys to ridding yourself of paralyzing stage fright are distraction and laughter.
Exercise your facial muscles as well by making funny faces and rolling your head around in a circle to loosen yourself up more.
Don't forget the eye contact
Know that you are the most knowledgeable person in the group
Have a copy of your speech in big print
Go to the venue 20-30 minutes ahead of time.
Breathe in deep.
Communicate With Audience To Get Rid Of Stage Fright
Remind yourself that many artists also get stage fright and that a little bit before you go on is a healthy thing to keep the edge on your performance.
You’re Not Alone
Permission To Be Yourself
Relaxation Techniques Do Work
Visualize Your Performance
Know Yourself and Prepare
Move Around
Do You What Works For You
Meditate Meditation is all about cooling down.
Think positive. There's no reason to worry about making mistakes.
Never forget that when it comes down to it, it's no big deal! You're there to have fun, and you will do your best
Know the room.
Know your material.
Don't apologize.
Perform For Yourself
All audiences want speakers to be interesting, stimulating, informative and entertaining. They want you to succeed - not fail.
Most of the time your nervousness does not show at all. If you don't say anything about it, nobody will notice. If you mention your nervousness or apologize for any problems you think you have with your speech, you'll only be calling attention to it. Had you remained silent, your listeners may not have noticed at all.
Concentrate on Your Message Your nervous feelings will dissipate if you focus your attention away from your anxieties and concentrate on your message and your audience, not yourself.
Turn Nervousness into Positive Energy the same nervous energy that causes stage fright can be an asset to you.
