At different times in our lives, we are all, in one way or another, faced with the need to speak in front of an audience - from reciting poems at a matinee in kindergarten or answering questions at a school blackboard, to presenting an innovative business project to potential partners and investors. What can we say about top managers, sales representatives, lawyers, artists, television journalists and representatives of other professions for whom public speaking is part of their regular duties.
However, in such moments, it can be difficult to gather your thoughts and demonstrate complete confidence in front of the public. The reason for this is fear - an evil wizard capable of overnight turning the speaker’s triumphant appearance on the “stage” into an absolutely pitiful spectacle.
Today we will talk in detail about this common destructive phenomenon. Let's consider the key features of the fear of public speaking and find ways to overcome it together with the intelligent psychologist Evgenia Shramchenko . In this case, intelligent is not only because he is experienced and qualified, but also because he can explain to his clients in simple and accessible language the algorithm for solving any problems.
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Where does a phobia come from?
“My work involves frequent public speaking,” Evgenia Shramchenko begins her story. — I interact with people of different ages and professions, give lectures to young girls and serious men in formal suits. And, most importantly, I have practically no anxiety for a long time. However, this was not always the case..."
Fear of speaking in public, which, by the way, is correctly called glossophobia, is present to one degree or another in 95% of people. You may not believe it, but even famous speakers and media personalities know first-hand what it’s like to have wet palms, a dry throat, and shaky knees. The main reason for this fear is the feeling of the unknown. We are afraid of everything we cannot control. This is why many people are afraid, for example, of flying an airplane - because you cannot control the movement of the aircraft and you can only hope for the best.
There are a number of other common reasons that provoke fear of public speaking:
- unsuccessful performance experience in the past, childhood psychological trauma;
- low self-esteem;
- stress, depression at the current moment;
- lack of experience and knowledge on the topic of the speech.
Aspects Affecting Public Fear
There are three main points here. The first of these is genetic predisposition. It greatly influences the behavior of an individual in society. For example, the famous musician J. Lennon performed at concerts thousands of times, and going on stage was always accompanied by bouts of nausea.
Some individuals at the genetic level have a code for significant anxiety in front of the public. There is an opinion that a little jitters before a performance are signs of a good speaker or an artist who is worried about the quality of his actions.
Degree of preparation
How to not be afraid to speak in public? One option is to conduct thorough rehearsals to increase experience and reduce nervousness. A prepared speech or other public performance is not as intimidating as a spontaneous or hastily planned presentation.
To prove the statement, an experiment was conducted on billiard players. A group of psychologists divided them into two categories: some played in front of an audience, others played alone. Strong representatives rolled more balls when speaking in front of the public, while weak players showed worse results.
Main risks
A few points stand out here:
- Performance anxiety will increase if everything is at stake or if there are a lot of people watching the presentation. The likelihood of failure significantly lowers the speaker's reputation.
- Due to nervousness about one’s own status, the production of adrenaline increases, which is characterized by a panic attack and paralyzing fear.
- Even online sellers guard their own reputation. Research has shown that positive recommendations from a manager on one well-known online trading platform increase the price of a product by 7–8%.
Types of fear of public speaking
The effectiveness of the method of overcoming a phobia directly depends on the correct definition of its varieties. Thus, the feeling of fear of listeners and audiences is called peiraphobia. Excitement and anxiety before oral speech is the so-called veirophobia. There is another popular type of fear of public speaking - lalophobia. This is the fear that during a speech the speaker will have problems with diction, stuttering, etc. This type of phobia is typical even for professional speakers and presenters.
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“Of course, in the overwhelming majority of cases, the fear of public speaking has psychological roots, that is, it is associated with one of the reasons mentioned above,” says Evgenia Shramchenko. “However, there are cases when it occurs, for example, as a result of traumatic brain injuries or as a manifestation of neurotic diseases. In this case, the problem can only be solved with the help of a qualified doctor.”
Causes of glossophobia
The etiology of the disorder includes several factors: heredity and social aspects.
A phobia is provoked by characteristics of character and temperament inherited by a person from his parents. In this case, the following features play a role:
- increased impressionability, emotionality;
- diffidence;
- dependence on other people's opinions;
- increased self-criticism;
- low self-esteem;
- pedantry;
- shyness.
Perfectionism is another reason that provokes the development of the disorder. The desire for ideal makes a person worry about the slightest possible failure. This provokes increased anxiety, which leads to unwanted stupor during performances.
It is worth noting that such a trait as perfectionism arises in children in response to inadequate parenting. Adults place high demands on children and teach them to be the first and the best in everything. As a result, the slightest failure can cause fear of being ridiculed and self-doubt.
Another undesirable parenting model that provokes a phobia is increased control and despoticism. Parents constantly criticize the child, limit his freedom, prevent him from expressing himself, establish prohibitions, sometimes inappropriate, intimidate and suppress. As a result, such a child grows into an insecure adult who prefers to remain in the shadows, on the sidelines. Imagine what it’s like for such an individual to find himself in front of a group of people, even a small one, and explain something to them. Naturally, this will cause him a lot of negative emotions.
Another reason for the formation of the disorder is the experience of negative experiences in public speaking. This often happens in adolescence, when the student has been subjected to ridicule and bullying by peers. A negative imprint is also left by the unprofessional approach of teachers who rudely criticize students’ reports.
Glossophobia can also manifest itself in cases where a person is unprepared for a speech. He does not have sufficient information on the topic of the report or lacks experience in public statements.
People suffering from speech disorders, due to their defect, also experience fear and awkwardness before communicating with a mass of people.
Surprisingly, glossophobia is not only a disease of schoolchildren or managers. It also affects public figures: actors, singers, musicians.
Faina Ranevskaya was subject to attacks of peiraphobia. Once she had a chance to experience it during a performance. The actress appeared on stage after 8 months of acting inactivity. She was dissatisfied with the role, considered it disgusting, and besides, she herself was poorly prepared for it. As a result, Ranevskaya described her state on stage as follows: “I was confused and scared. I mixed up the text. My whole body was shaking with nervous trembling.” According to the actress, she experienced an incredible shock and was in a state of shock.
It is believed that glossophobia can develop in creative individuals when the stage environment changes. For example, a ballerina used to be a prima dancer at a prestigious theater, and suddenly she has to join a troupe in a small town as an ordinary dancer. According to acting laws, such a metamorphosis should not confuse a professional. The main thing is to do your job well. But in other cases, experienced disappointment, irritation, and nervous tension trigger a pathological mechanism.
How to overcome fear of speaking: expert advice
Glossophobia, if it really becomes serious and causes inconvenience, is best dealt with with the help of a professional psychologist. After all, such a problem often interferes with career advancement and makes the life of a person who has to speak in public simply unbearable.
If public speaking is a rare occurrence, then you can try to cope with the problem yourself. Here are some universal tips that really work:
- Remember positive experiences often. Surely you have already had performances that, if they did not create a sensation, were received as positively as possible by the public. Even school reports will do. If you are going to give a public speech for the first time, it is useful to come up with and view in your imagination in every detail a film in which you are the main character - a successful speaker giving a brilliant speech. The audience is sincerely delighted, fascinated and gives you thunderous applause.
- Dedicate a lot of time to preparing for your upcoming public appearance. You must have a clear plan for your speech, thought out to the smallest detail. Attention should also be paid to the technical part: the operation of the microphone, auxiliary materials (posters, cards, flipchart, etc.). It's great if you are a real expert regarding the topic of the speech. In this case, no question from the audience will be able to take you by surprise. But in any case, it is best to think in advance about a universal answer to the questions in which you are “swimming”.
- Make sure you are well rested before your performance. Try relaxation practices and simple meditations. But cramming the night before “day X” does not work - the effect will be the opposite of what was expected.
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Symptoms of the disorder
The causes of a phobia can be various factors. But the symptoms are always almost the same. Seeing his audience before the start of the speech, a person begins to become emotionally tense. Additionally, he may experience the following symptoms:
- In some situations, with nervous overstrain, a person may faint. But before that, he begins to worry about dizziness, weakness and nausea. The skin may become pale and sweaty.
- With panic fear of the public, the patient experiences involuntary urination, loss of the ability to speak clearly, trembling voice, and dry mouth.
- The autonomic system provokes discomfort in the chest, headaches, pressure surges, rapid heartbeat and increased sweating.
- The activity of the endocrine glands, cerebral cortex and sympathetic system increases. This leads to disruption in the functioning of internal organs, muscle tension, changes in speech speed, voice timbre, gestures and facial expressions.
Some techniques and ways to overcome the fear of public speaking
In addition to universal expert advice, Evgenia Shramchenko offers FAN readers several effective techniques for dealing with the fear of speaking.
Technique “Creating a situation of failure”
You need to imagine the outcome of a situation where you had a bad performance. The microphone stopped working, the audience yawned and gradually dispersed, the speech rehearsed the day before flew out of their heads... And what will be the outcome of the event? Will something terrible happen? Absolutely not. Most likely, next time you will simply try to prepare better, check the equipment, or make the performance more emotional and interesting. Accepting this outcome and “playing it out” in your head in detail will show you that there is nothing to be afraid of.
“Loyal audience” technique
A common cause of fear is the fear that the audience will not accept the speech, will be critical, or will not listen to you at all. Therefore, before the performance, imagine that the audience is your loyal fans who do not miss a single one of your performances. Or a hall full of small children who are waiting for you in anticipation. You'll see - the fear will disappear as if by hand.
Even Breathing Technique
A method that is effective in any stressful situation is “tuning” your breathing. When fearful, the body speeds up its breathing, as if preparing to run. Our goal is to make it slow and steady. Try to make your exhalation twice as long as your inhalation. It is enough to control your breathing for two to three minutes and the fear will begin to recede.
How to avoid stage fright before going out?
The most exciting and stressful moment is the last seconds before a public speech. To overcome nervousness, go to a secluded place, stretch your arms up, take several deep breaths and exhales. This stimulates the functioning of the hypothalamus with the subsequent production of relaxing hormones.
According to scientific research, the slow breathing technique, tested on 46 experienced performers, showed that the effectiveness of the exercise lies in reducing nervous tension. The technique is relevant for people prone to excessive anxiety. The fear of public speaking is especially strong a few minutes before the report. So before going off stage, stretch and breathe.
Can the fear of public speaking go away on its own?
Sometimes, with age (or rather, with experience), the fear of performing can actually disappear on its own. There is no magic in this - it’s just that with each new performance you become more confident in yourself and your oratory skills improve. In addition, the topic with which you have to speak becomes more and more understandable, studied and “native”.
Finally, Evgenia Shramchenko shared another effective piece of advice - enroll in public speaking or acting courses. This is where you can practice your speaking skills, identify your main mistakes and work on them.
“Acting improvisation works especially effectively: after just a month of attending such courses, you will see the result: you will be able to feel equally comfortable sitting in a cozy chair in the hall and standing on stage. Yes, it's real. I wish you all good luck, fabulous performances and a loyal audience!”
Types of fears
Before resorting to treatment for glossophobia, you need to know exactly how it is recognized. In medicine, glossophobia can also be called peiraphobia. It should be distinguished from the usual anxiety before a performance in the presence of a large audience.
An adequate reaction of a person is considered to be when he is worried before a musical number on stage or on the eve of an oral exam. Such people can freely demonstrate their talents among their loved ones and acquaintances.
Experts say that having a little anxiety before a performance is beneficial for a person because it helps him concentrate and become more collected. As a result, the planned event will go well for him.
If a person has real stage fright, then he will experience it both before and after performing in front of people. He cannot overcome stage fright, even when he is far from it and does not intend to perform in the near future. He develops fear both in front of unfamiliar listeners and in front of people whom he knows well.
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Maria Masycheva Concert pianist, winner of international competitions, graduate of the Moscow Conservatory and Berlin University of the Arts, certified musical physiologist and founder of the Classica Viva Academy.
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Fear filled my stomach, crept up into my chest, constricted my throat... I couldn’t help myself. I hated myself and this situation. "Don't want! I can not!". But it was too late to retreat: my exit was announced, people in the hall were waiting for my speech.
Did you know that most musicians have stage fright? It's like an installer who has a fear of heights. Or a pilot who is afraid to fly.
The topic of performance anxiety is a taboo subject in the classical music world. Our generation of teachers—those over fifty—were raised to see admitting fear as weakness. Fear was stuffed into a box called “Costs of the Profession,” where other things imposed by upbringing were also kept: “Classics are only for the elite,” “You work for an idea, not for money,” “Music is hard labor,” and the like. This box was removed far into itself so that it would not interfere with life. However, every time during preparation for a performance, its contents strangely floated to the surface, taking over the body and thoughts, preventing sleep at night and enjoying the performance. These attitudes were passed down from generation to generation without changes and reached me.
First attempts to cope with fear
It all started in adolescence, when you seriously begin to wonder whether you are even capable of anything useful. By that time, compared to my peers, I already had enormous experience in performances and solo concerts in the largest halls of the capital.
At the music school, I tried to find out from the teachers what to do with paralyzing stage fright. And although they were all experienced teachers with many years of teaching experience, they could not help me. As I now understand, both from ignorance of the nature of this condition, and from my own unprocessed fears.
Many wonderful books and articles have been written about fear. In the 2000s there were some fragmentary translations of Western publications and crumbs of ours, written in the harsh professional language of learned psychologists. There was no special literature for musicians, and there still isn’t.
Hoping that fear would recede before my professionalism, I diligently prepared for each performance, be it a small test or a performance in the Great Hall of the Conservatory. It didn't help. My body was still paralyzed, my arms were paralyzed, and it was as if a black hole was opening in my head, absorbing everything I was working on.
No, I played until the end, and even without mistakes. But to play in such a way that the listener is involved in the process and experiences emotions from my music - before that it was like reaching the moon. I cried from powerlessness, resentment and anger at myself: what’s wrong with me? After all, at home I could play really wonderfully: music flowed from my heart without barriers, I felt free and was completely confident in what I was doing. I—not fear—was in control. Over the years, he tormented me so much that I seriously thought about changing my profession. I could count on one hand the times I myself had great pleasure sharing music and saw the impact it had on listeners. These episodes prompted me to analyze.
Is there life without fear?
Feeling in my gut that the fear of performing is not a “cost of the profession”, but a barrier that prevents talent from revealing itself in full force, I decided to change the situation at all costs.
I read accessible literature on psychology, textbooks on acting, books on eastern practices, and practiced yoga. Step by step I figured out what was happening; Slowly but surely I was able to overcome my psychological fears and physical blocks. Just like a blind kitten pokes its nose into surrounding objects, trying to find milk, so I walked by touch, getting bumps and trying on myself all the techniques and exercises I had read.
Looking ahead, I will say that I successfully dealt with fear and was able to transform it into excitement. It, in turn, allows me to be collected and give the maximum of everything I am capable of.
Thanks to this transformation, I was able to win eight prestigious European competitions and captivate a crowd of sixty thousand spectators at an open-air festival with my performance. However, this took years. Years of searching for solutions, techniques, the right attitude and constant work - sometimes interesting, sometimes boring, but almost always scary. A job that no one else will take on and no one will do except you. Work on yourself .
I want to share with you the methods that helped me achieve the desired result in working with fear of speaking.
I have identified three main blocks for myself that answer my question “Why does fear arise”:
1. Due to difficulties with self-esteem.
2. Due to incorrect or insufficient preparation for the performance.
3. Because of the stress caused by the performance situation itself.
In all three blocks I had flaws or huge gaping holes.
Self-esteem
Desire for praise
It's not that my self-esteem is below par. I trusted myself and believed in my ability to play well. That's why I stepped into fear. However, I was very concerned about what others would say about my game - the teacher, parents, friends and the granny in the fifth row. I understood that all people are different, and I thought about what they wanted to hear in my playing. I was in a stupor because I had no idea how to play to please everyone. Relief came when I realized that this was impossible in principle. A weight lifted off my shoulders - I took a deep breath and allowed myself to be myself. And then a breakthrough happened. I was able to see the situation from the other side. Indeed, there are people whose opinions I trust. If they didn't like my game, it doesn't mean I'm bad. This means that I was unable to convey my ideas or emotions convincingly without a shadow of doubt. This means you need to work and make it convincing. Improve there, be clearer here, better structure and show development.
In a good way, I no longer cared what others thought of me. I began to perceive the assessment of others not as praise or condemnation, but as a way to understand where and what I need to “tweak” in order to be more convincing. The judgments of others now did not affect my deep core - self-esteem.
If we act out of a desire to earn praise, we are not taking into account our own deepest desires. But it is they, like a compass, that lead us to freedom of expression and realization of our talents. To our ability to be ourselves. Don't be afraid of them. Ask yourself again and again - what do I really want? All external factors - money, envy, resentment - will fall away like husks, and the Answer will emerge. He will give you direction and strength to set out on a path that you will follow with pleasure, despite the obstacles.
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Does it matter what others say as long as you feel your talent is changing the world for the better?
Fear of making mistakes
The fear of making a mistake is the leading fear among classical musicians. And the point here is not only that we often have to play by heart. Even with sheet music, you are always afraid of making a mistake. “What if this happens? What if I forget the text and get confused?” My brain was racing these questions in circles, driving me crazy. Then I decided to imagine the most terrible scenario, saying it out loud so that it would not be so scary.
Yes, I will be very embarrassed. I will be embarrassed and blush from ear to ear, run away from the stage, hide in some corner to cry.
What will happen to people who hear how wrong I was? Nothing special. They will sympathize or gloat and move on to something more important in their lives. In a couple of days I will still feel hot from the memory. In a month I will be able to tell my friends about this, and in a couple of years I will write an article. I realized that I and the people in the room would be okay whether I made a mistake or not.
Visualizing the worst-case scenario is a great way to understand that everything is not so scary. In addition, we learn to anticipate a negative outcome, which gives us the opportunity to be as prepared as possible to prevent it.
The fear of making a mistake is one of the most insidious, as it has a poisonous aftertaste. A single negative experience of a mistake poisons the entire subsequent process of the game. The brain gets stuck on the mistake, replaying the unpleasant moment over and over again and reinforcing the negativity, preventing you from focusing on the present. Instead of treating a mistake as an annoying oversight - it happens to everyone! — and moving forward, you essentially end your performance there. The autopilot guides you further.
In working on this fear, I had to develop such a property of thinking as neutrality. It is an observer position in which we notice and celebrate the good and the bad without making judgments.
Imagine a tornado: a huge funnel that picks up and sweeps away everything in its path. Its inner part, called the “eye,” is a place of stability and calm. Imagine that inside us there is also such a place - a point of absolute peace. Despite the hurricane of our thoughts and emotions, the whirlwind is not able to capture this point of peace. It is in it that you will find the absence of: reactions, judgments and condemnations. Your observer lives here.
Thanks to yoga and breathing techniques, I was able to strengthen my observer, learned not to succumb to mistakes and not to be fooled by brain provocations.
The shadow side of your self
I have also noticed that our inner critic is often unfairly merciless and cruel to us. Not noticing anything good, he reproaches us for the slightest shortcomings, remembering and counting only negative experiences. Mistakes for which we would easily forgive others with an encouraging gesture or word remain in the memory of the inner critic as a reminder of our imperfections.
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Damn imperfection! Everyone has the right to make mistakes! Everyone is imperfect and this is our value.
You are not a set of individual qualities and bad or good deeds, you are a single whole. To feel whole means to accept yourself completely. By allowing ourselves not to be ashamed of our weaknesses and vulnerabilities, we become stronger, freer and more open. When this happens, our uniqueness is revealed to everyone - our natural ability to create, coupled with our accumulated life experiences, values and worldview.
Creativity is not a flawless performance, it is our ability to see the beauty in the ordinary and share it with others. Isn't that what we want to convey when we go on stage?
Preparation
Thinking
Everyone knows that performances require preparation. As a rule, musicians practice a lot and persistently. With and without notes, with and without an instrument, in a state of wakefulness and sleep. We are very efficient. Music is constantly spinning in our heads: we practice passages while sitting in a cafe and test new fingerings while standing on an escalator. We are like athletes - we train tirelessly and take weekends off before our performances. With only one exception - all athletes know how important attitude is both in preparation and before their performance. They understand the importance of having the right mindset—a winning mindset. For them, working with their thinking is a natural part of preparing for competitions, where there is no room for uncertainty and fear. Athletes know how not to give up after hurtful falls and goals scored by their opponents, how to set the bar high and move towards achieving it. They're working hard on it.
Musicians do not train these skills and generally do not work on such things psychologically. Never. At the same time, admitting defeat occurs primarily in the head. Often even before going on stage.
I trained myself to have a winning mindset consciously and purposefully. I tried to communicate with those who have achieved significant results and professional heights. I attended trainings on goal setting and adjusting behavioral strategies. I learned not to focus on the negative and evaluate the situation not from the position of “I should have...”, but from the position of “What else can be done to achieve the result.” The second option involves active participation in changing the situation. For example, when on a live broadcast I was asked to play an unfamiliar piece in a duet with another musician, I could proceed from the position of the past: “I should have negotiated in more detail with the presenter” or “Why did I even agree to participate in the program!” However, this would not have saved the situation. I took the risk because I knew that I had enough skill and experience, and most importantly, I knew what to do in difficult situations. And she came out the winner!
Time management
The inability to properly allocate time for preparation is the scourge of modern society with its multitasking and frantic pace of life. Some people take rush jobs and last-minute preparations with ease, while others are unsettled by such situations.
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The time factor is something we cannot influence, so relationships with time need to be built gently and carefully.
I experimented, feeling for my optimal timing and preparation regimen. Preferring interesting rehearsals with other instruments, I often missed the mark and sat down late to work on solo works. And I was again in a fever from the realization that I was not ready. A haze before my eyes, a lump in my throat and a feeling of hopelessness of the situation - no, I don’t want to go back to this again!
I realized that quality preparation for a performance takes me at least a month. I began to count even a little more from the performance in advance - after all, there will definitely be urgent unscheduled matters that will not allow me to study. So let them be planned. This way I have a specific date when I should start working on a specific repertoire.
However, the general rule is that the less experience, the more time it takes to prepare.
Whether you have to give a presentation, give a concert, or talk about your business - in any case, for a successful presentation you need runs. Two or three times is enough: it doesn’t matter whether the listener is your grandmother, a neighbor, a friend, or all of them. Your presentation is important - not for yourself, but for others. In addition, record yourself on video. And even if you hate the way you look, this will be one of the most valuable lessons for you. You will see how you are perceived from the outside and will be able to adjust the presentation of information for better perception by the audience.
Stress
If you think about what public speaking is like for our body, it becomes clear why our heartbeat quickens, our palms sweat, and our breathing becomes shallow. Since the time of the caveman, people have banded together in groups to ensure their survival. Now imagine that you find yourself in front of a crowd of unknown-minded strangers. The brain reacts to this situation with fear and the release of adrenaline into the blood - the first warns of danger, the second so that they can act quickly.
Simple breathing techniques help me reduce stress levels at the bodily level: a minute of deep breathing alternately through the right and left nostrils. It lowers the heart rate and helps activate both hemispheres of the brain. Breathing is closely connected with our mind and body. By using it correctly, you can set yourself in the right mood.
The “Secret Garden” exercise helped me find the inner peace that is so necessary before a performance: I find a secluded corner, sit down and, closing my eyes, imagine a place in my chest - an oasis of calm and serenity. I am in it, noticing the singing of birds, the quiet coolness and the soothing sound of the trees. I try to preserve this feeling of security that I just experienced in my garden for as long as possible.
Transformation instead of struggle
It is natural to feel fear. It is an inseparable part of our being. Instead of fighting with him, and therefore with yourself, it is better to turn him into your friend.
Thanks to fear, I recognized myself. And I realized that any situation, no matter how uncomfortable, is a chance to learn something new and grow.
Having gone through all the stages alone - from struggle to acceptance and transformation - I understand how important it is to find outside support. Therefore, I began to consult and give master classes not only to musicians, but also to everyone who needs to perform in front of an audience. How to deal with stage fright. How to make him your ally. How to convert a minus sign into a plus sign. And, most importantly, how to finally and irrevocably throw away that irrelevant box with all its contents.
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Life without fear exists, you just have to really want it.
Thanks to these methods, an audience of sixty thousand people no longer frightens me, but inspires me!
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Ways to get rid of it yourself
Awareness of several positive attitudes comes to help in solving this problem:
- Statistics. Some researchers claim that stage fright is the second most important human fear, after death phobia. This is a very controversial fact, since the basis of surveys and inspections is not entirely clear. However, the fact that this fear is widespread is undeniable. Moreover, the degree of anxiety ranges from mild excitement to panic attacks. For example, the famous violinist D. Oistrakh became increasingly worried before each concert. A successful performance secured a certain reputation for him, which he was terrified of losing.
- Before you understand how not to be afraid of public speaking, remember that anxiety in front of a mass audience is not a pathology, but a natural acquired quality of an individual. This fear was experienced by many speakers and artists. This was not noticeable outwardly, although internal excitement was definitely present. Conclusion - they conquered anxiety.
- How to stop stage fright? Getting rid of fear is not so difficult. If you really want this, in advanced cases, contact a specialist. After a few sessions, social phobia will be a distant memory.
All achievements and failures of a person are mainly formed in the head. Even one positive approval of these attitudes contributes to the growth of self-confidence. The main thing is not to focus on negative aspects that cannot be eliminated from life.
