2007-01-24 00:48:26 · 12 answers · asked by kelly 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Ask your doctor if a beta blocker, like Propranolol, is right for you. These drugs reduce the physiological symptoms of anxiety that are brought on by such things as stage fright. They are non-addictive. Also, use the nervous energy to your advantage......Instead of concentrating it on thinking about negativity or the possibility of messing up, without second thought, concentrate ALL energy on the task at hand, plain and simple. Best of luck.
2007-01-24 00:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by Philip Kiriakis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was very shy once. The reason for stage fright or being shy is a fear of not being accepted or not getting approval. When you stop caring what others think to the point of not letting it determine whether you choose to do what you like and think you are good at, then you will be able to handle it. Someone told me once that if you ask yourself," What's the worst thing that could happen?", you can overcome some anxietyand fear. It worked for me. Also, surround yourself with people that believe in you.
2007-01-24 00:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by moose on the loose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What has helped me in the past was to take a Public Speaking class - sounds frightening, I know, but the class was medium sized and we all became great friends in the process. If that is not an option, try "practicing" on your friends and family, giving a small speech at a family dinner, etc. or ask your friends to help you rehearse. Something that may also help you come out of your shell when you do have an audition or speaking engagement, don't look at the people themselves, but at the wall behind them or something. Or, find a "friend" in the audience to look to for comfort. Oh, and very importantly, keep breathing, I used to hyperventilate when I've had to speak in front of people. So, whatever your "tick" is, identify it and learn to control it.
Good luck! =)
2007-01-24 00:56:08 · answer #3 · answered by Queen Bee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was shy to the point that I wouldn't go to a gas station if I had not been there before. I wouldn't go to any functions where there was a lot of people...I would get embarrassed very easily. I got tired of feeling like I couldn't do anything. So thanks to my husband for his very outgoing personality, I learned to be a little more sociable. But the real change came when I MADE myself do the things I hated. I started going to the gas station and pumping myself. I made myself go to functions with a bunch of people I didn't know. The key was to do the very things that I was afraid of. Not much scares me anymore. And being shy around strangers, not a problem for me anymore.
2007-01-24 00:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by Westi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try calming yourself by breathing deeply when you're about to go on the stage.
Then you can also build your confidence by meeting new people. Jus walk up to someone at a place where you usually go and start a conversation.
Thinking about something else when you begin to feel nervous might help but building up your confidence is what will count.
2007-01-24 00:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by Questionis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple. To handle fear, you need to do it more! If you like, a good place to start is your local toastmaster's club. It is a place where you learn public speaking. It is quite fun. Check out the Community Centres or Yahoo. Lastly, try reading Dale Carnegie's book on Speaking in Public. All the best!
2007-01-24 00:53:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you think there are people wiser than you outside, its not like that, they take first step in questioning/answering. Please feel free to express yourself whether it may be one to one, group or a stage. You will feel more in control, try and start conversation rather than joining 'in'. You need only this change in attitude you can change yourself into orator if not a 'great' not a dull one. Your straight forward question is really a great step in right direction.
2007-01-24 00:58:45 · answer #7 · answered by jp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blank it out of your head. There is no way of stopping it but practice and practice, do little things first then build it up. learn to love what you are doing and then fright will go away, love of the stage will provide confidence, it is you being sacred not your body so evaluate yourself and you'll be fine.
2007-01-24 00:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by Becky!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
past criticism has probably made you feel that you are not good at public speaking. forget the past . prepare your thoughts,and recognize that you are fully capable to express your self. try to make eye contact with members of the group you are speaking to and smile.
2007-01-24 00:59:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you you may grow out of it i did just beleive you amazing it may sound cheesy but if you beleive how can you loose
2007-01-24 00:52:27 · answer #10 · answered by Happy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋