When people set foot on a stage, they usually are not completely fearless and calm or feel like their in their natural state.
It is very common for people to experience stage fright, which can be very uncomfortable and hamper a performance.
For those involved in careers such as music, theater, or public speaking, dealing with this fear is important.
Here are some ways how to be confident on stage.
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Posture shows confidence.
Having good posture will make others think someone has confidence even if they are feeling uneasy.
By standing tall, shoulder back, chest out, people feel like they are in a more dominant and commanding position.
People will not only look more confident, but they will feel it as well.
2.
Another thing to try is smiling.
Too many people think that the only way to have confidence is to look and be serious.
This actually can make people appear blank in the face because it is not the expression or state they are truly feeling.
When a person naturally smiles, they become more relaxed and comfortable and those around them look at it as a positive thing.
Also, when people smile, it tends to make those around them smile as well, which is great when in front of an audience.
3.
Breathing is also helpful.
When a person becomes nervous, their breathing patterns change.
They tend to breathe at a much faster pace and this can lead to anxiety.
Before going on stage, it is very helpful for people to take a minute to do a little deep breathing.
The deep inhaling and exhaling can make someone feel a lot better.
4.
Some people feel more confident on stage if they get out some of their nervous energy fifteen minutes before their performance.
There are several ways to do this.
One is to sing and dance backstage in private or to make a lot of noise.
5.
Many people that are aware they have an upcoming performance will do things the night before to help get rid of nervousness.
One thing many do is sometimes referred to as the embarrassment method.
This method is about doing something embarrassing in public (karaoke is an example for some) the night before their performance.
Those were some ways how to be confident on stage.
Anyone can try the above mentioned methods.
The methods may not completely rid people one hundred percent of all of their fears but it can lessen them and help them deal with them.