When a person first goes on stage, they usually feel anxiety and a little fear. But if that feeling is too strong or doesn't go through a few gigs, here are some tips for dealing with stage fright.
Instructions
Step 1
Analyze your fear and understand what exactly you are afraid of. If this is your first time performing, the excitement is understandable and just needs to be overcome. But if you are afraid of certain things, try to avoid them. Get rid of your complexes and self-doubt. Love yourself and do not be afraid to seem funny or stupid, do not take criticism to heart.
Step 2
Prepare carefully for your presentation. Think over your speech, rehearse it in front of the mirror and learn how to tell it without peeking at a piece of paper. Once you have learned the lyrics, you will not be so scared to go on stage. But just in case, prepare a small piece of paper with a cheat sheet, where you can spy on if you forget the phrase because of intense excitement.
Step 3
Practice more public speaking: tell a talk in front of a group, funny stories in front of colleagues, or at least talk to a stranger on the street.
Step 4
Set yourself up to perform. Give yourself a mental boost, introduce an enthusiastic audience, and take a few deep breaths. If you are very nervous, drink a glass of water with a sedative to relieve your anxiety.
Step 5
Invite a good friend into the hall so that he sits in a place visible from the stage. Look at him as you speak to calm down and feel supported. Breathe deeply and calmly so that your voice is even and you don't start choking with excitement. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth to relieve stress.
Step 6
Improvise on the go if things don't work out. If you make a mistake, do not emphasize it and try to smooth it out. Forgetting the text, do not shut up, because this will unsettle you. Continue the conversation by coming up with text on the fly, but sticking to the desired topic. After a couple of sentences, you will most likely remember your speech, and the audience will not notice your mistake.
Step 7
Love the audience, and they will answer you in kind. Do not expect a negative reaction from her, go on stage with a desire to please people. Only such a mood will help you overcome stage fright and enjoy the performance.
