Stage fright is a
very common phenomenon that can be seen in just about any aspect of someone's
life. Some of these aspects can include being at school, in the work place or
even during an extra-curricular activity. However, most people have a tendency
to believe that stage fright is only associated with the fear of public
speaking, but it actually extends far past just speaking in front of people.
Stage fright, by
definition, is the experiencing of nervousness, stress and anxiety before or
during any form of presentation in front of an audience. This can include
performances in the arts or even giving a speech in front of your boss. A main
cause of stage fright is often a feeling of negative thoughts and physical
reactions that make the situation worse. Suffering from stage fright means that
you're are feeling threatened or overwhelmed from the thought of the
presentation. Or that you are lacking self-assurance about the presentation.
There are
techniques that can be practiced that will help in dealing with, or even
overcoming, stage fright. These techniques do require a lot of practice and
confidence on your part in order to be successful. One thing that needs to be
done before you can start dealing with your stage fright is taking the time to
figure out how bad of a case of stage fright you have.
The link below is a
short quiz that will help you figure you just how bad your stage fright is.
Feel free to post your results in the comment section below!
How stage fright are you? - Short quiz!
How stage fright are you? - Short quiz!
One of the most
important things to remember about stage fright is that the majority of people
experience some form a stage fright throughout their lifetimes. It is
completely normal to have a fear of performing in front of an audience.
Nevertheless, there are things that can be done to help control the fright and
to even help ignore the fact that stage fright affects you.
Sources:
Business
Communication: Process and Product Textbook
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