7 Steps to Overcome Stage Fright and Beat Performance Anxiety

Do you shudder at the thought of having to perform in front of a group of people? Whether you are responsible for giving a report at a meeting, a toast at a wedding, or delivering a keynote talk to a large audience, putting yourself out there in front of others can be terrifying. Given this, it’s no wonder that Consumer Reports estimates that forty percent of adults suffer from stage fright and performance anxiety.

I love studying the hidden forces that drive us and, unfortunately, nerves, anxiety and fear are some of the negative forces that can hold us back. These can rear their ugly heads especially right before big moments. This is called stage fright or performance anxiety and it can happen before or during any appearance in front of an audience.

Learn more about beating stage fright in the full article:

In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:54 Symptoms of stage fright
1:54 Step 1: Form your clear intention
3:12 Step 2: Pick a focal point
4:23 Step 3: Breathe mindfully
5:17 Step 4: Release muscle tension
7:14 Step 5: Find your center
7:52 Step 6: Repeat your process cue
8:49 Step 7: Direct your energy
9:30 Final thoughts

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[shakirajoas]

I'm performing tonight
Wish me luck✨

[kikataye]

I’m almost 52 and dreamed my whole life about singing a solo. Was diagnosed with ADHD and Social Anxiety Disorder. This year I’m choosing to do something about it! I will do my solo before I leave this earth! Good luck to everyone else struggling!

[Abdul.laminu]

7 steps to overcome stage fright.

1. Form your clear intension
2. Pick up a focal point
3. Breath mindfully
4. Release muscle tension
5. Find your center
6. Repeat your process cue (e.g smiles and good questions)
7. Direct your energy

[Diana-yzzx]

I want to be an actor when I grow up and I asked my older brother if I could be an actor and he said sure I can be an actor and there’s one problem... NERVOUSNESS!!

[rainyriver]

Thursday I have to do a monologue all alone...I got my character pretty well developed I just need to get over my stage fright, I developed my character as a sassy teenage girl, the monologue I got was about a grandmas “world famous” meatloaf (I know a little weird) I’m trying to research and study how to develop characters and get over stage fright...so I’m watching videos of how to try to develop a sassy character of something like that.


1 like = 1 less piece of stage fright

[jjranko]

Im pursing a Music career. Wish me luck at my future concerts!

[channel]

lol, trying to breathe purposely is making me anxious. Figuring out how to relax my body parts are just making them tighter.

[mayashata]

I'll perform after 14 days exactly and am so nervous since this moment.

[Christine-zwdx]

Congratulations new baby momma 💖 best of health to you both !

[gregpeoples]

Great advice, thanks. Congrats on the baby

[Flamingerudostalion]

I'm a school teacher, and I use these every now and then for myself, and to help anxious students too. Much love. ♡

[katenhydris]

Vanessa has the most well practiced hand gestures! Every word she speaks--I do not want to speed up to 1.25, rather, stay normal speed and watch her unfolding every point of her video!

[mkelly]

I want to be a singer badly when I get older but I am terrified

[dollriott]

My friend forced me to sing with her in a talent show at school and now I have to sing with her in front of the whole school !!😭😭 I hope this works!!

[mayen]

Ooooh, damn! I really felt that relaxation exercise!
Congrats Vanessaaaa! You are glowing today, but then, you always are! I couldn't guess there was a little angel involved this time. He or she is going to be the luckiest baby... A smart and hardworking mom, with the brightest, prettiest smile there is.
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[eugenecharlesindico]

This is really amazing Ms. Vanessa! I've been watching your videos many times, then I tried to do everything from your video, it really helps me to conquer my fear of speaking and socializing in front of many. You even inspired me to pursue my dream of being a psychologist. I wish you more subscribers. 💖💖💖

[Tarikkb]

I get this burning sensation in my chest, to people who dont have it the best way to describe it I think is, it’s just like when ur riding a roller coaster and your heart drops and you’re shaking, and ur filled with this uncontrollable energy and you can’t focus on what you need to do you just get lost

[gothycutezy]

Thank you so much!! I have a dance to do with my friend and I was so nervous but now i feel way more confident

[AdityaKadamMechanical]

I am going to watch this video just before the interviews. Thanks and congratulations Ma'am :)

[rahulanand]

Wow this video shows probably the best anxiety vanquishing advice I my whole life. THANK YOU SO