Anyone who is in a performance situation and feels pressure can experience stage fright. This can be as a performing artist, business speaker or even having to give an announcement at church.
Stage Fright affects public speakers, creatives, musicians and even
entrepreneurs who use public presentations or video to build their
businesses.
The following is a video that I created that will be a part of a new upcoming Program, The Great Creativity Toolkit, which should be available in a few months. I though it would be valuable to give you a sneak peak at one of my videos that will be included in the Program. I hope that you enjoy it and find it valuable! (Just click on the image belowto begin the video)
As I have been busy working on my newest course, The 8 Principles of Mental Toughness, I thought I would share some thoughts on the foundational principle of expecting excellence in your life.
“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to EXCELLENCE, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” ~ Vince Lombardi
Do
you always expect the best in yourself? Do you act like the person you
want to be? Are you ‘set apart’ in the work that you do, or in the life
that you experience?
Do
you have a passion to: … become more successful as an entrepreneur?
… take your performance or creative life to a new level? … learn to
paint or write?… move forward in your spiritual life? … improve your
golf game? … or create new and more valuable products or services for
your clients?
What is your unique and distinct passion?
The reality is that in any area of your life, your expectations shape reality! We either live UP to or DOWN to our expectations.
In fact, Dr. Don Greene has said,
“What
you “see” in your mind’s eye prior to a performance, (or in what you
are creating in your business or life) throughout the day and over weeks
and months, tends to become who you are.”
What
are you truly passionate about that you are determined to work towards
and that you intend to “see” in your mind’s eye in the weeks ahead?
If
you can’t imagine succeeding in a distinct way that sets you apart,
then you have very little chance of actually doing that, especially
while under self-imposed or external stress or pressure.
Goal-setting expert Paul Meyer once said,
“A burning desire is the greatest motivator of every human action.”
Your
ATTITUDE sets the stage for success in any area of your life. “That’s
good enough” won’t do if you desire to be successful. Do you have the
determination and desire to take the steps necessary to move yourself in
the direction that you desire to go?
Determination
is that inner drive or commitment necessary for business, creative and
performance success. It is the mind-set (the strength and power) of your
intent to make things happen.
A
moment must occur in which you say to yourself, “I am ready to live my
life differently. Right now, I am not sure exactly how I will get there,
but I have decided, and choose to believe, that mediocre is simply not
good enough for me anymore.”
Aiming
for excellence in order to achieve your absolute personal best must be
built upon that passion and desire. Decide today if you are ready to aim
higher!
Expect Excellence and develop a burning desire to achieve it!
“There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the long-term risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” – John F. Kennedy
The 2 most dangerous, paralyzing words for performers and creatives (and in almost every aspect of life) are:
“Be careful.”
To
live ‘safely’ is to run your life without spontaneity and creativity.
In fact, I would go so far as to say that the ONLY path to success in
life is giving yourself permission to ‘take chances and risks’.
“Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until they are 75.” – Ben Franklin
When
asked what they would do differently if they had their life to do over
again, most of fifty adults 95 years and older replied that they would risk more.
How
many times have you wanted to take a risk or meet a challenge in your
business, in a performance situation or in your personal life, but were
too afraid to? The following quote is a guiding principle in the
coaching work I do with my clients.
“Change and growth takes place when a person has risked themselves and dared to experiment with their own life.” – Herbert Otto
In what area of your business or career are you currently afraid to take some risks?
In what performance situation are you afraid to venture out and try something new and unique?
In what areas of your personal life are you afraid to take a chance?
Sam Walton once said,
“Swim
upstream. Ignore the conventional wisdom. If everybody is doing it one
way, there’s a good chance you can find your niche by going in exactly
the opposite direction. But, be prepared for a lot off folks to wave you
down and tell you you’re headed in the wrong direction.”
Discover what your career, business & life would look like if you were not afraid of public speaking.
The ability to present and speak without fear is CRUCIAL to your success in business.
If you get stressed giving a virtual or on-site presentation, experience fear when promoting your services or new product on a Zoom call or Facebook Live, then signing up for this Free Webinar is just what you need!
I
recently came across a wonderful article from the site
powerofpositivity.com that I wanted to share with you. There are many
valuable principles and skills for you within it. (I have also included
links to more tips you can use) I hope that you find it valuable!
Stress
is an inevitable part of life. Your day may be great, and the sun is
shining bright, but the next minute you could have a significant crisis
turn your world upside down. You cannot control the circumstances around
you. Thankfully, you do have the power to control your response to
them.
You’ve
probably heard a million times that stress kills. There have been many
studies done that prove that stress is harmful to your overall
well-being.
Being
in a constant state of distress can affect your well-being. You must
have stress-relieving tools that you use to keep your angst under
control.
When
you become stressed, the cortisol levels in your body elevate. The
negative stimuli activate the “fight or flight” response internally,
which can cause uncomfortable effects. When you are under significant
stress and anxiety, you may experience the following:
•Racing Heartbeat •Sweating •Shaking or Chills •Nervousness •Feeling of Impending Doom or Death •Panic Attacks •Feeling Faint •Irrational Fears •Dizziness
Stress
that is not managed correctly can lead to a stroke, heart disease,
obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and a plethora of other
conditions. It can negatively impact your life to where you cannot
drive, work a job, or even leave your home. Finding coping skills to
help with stress relief is imperative.
Quick Tips for Stress Relief
In
most cases, you cannot stop your entire day just because you feel
anxiety or stress. However, incorporating calming techniques that can
bring your levels of angst under control is advisable. Here are some of
the most used methods that work well.
Knowing what you want goes hand in hand with knowing who you are. In fact, it is impossible to become an outrageous achiever in any area unless you possess an effective and powerful answer to both questions.
In the past I have discussed the importance of discovering what you really desire in your life and then committing to a specific plan of action to get you there. What could possibly stand in your way?
Well, look in the mirror and you will see your biggest enemy staring right back at you, telling you their story about why life is so tough, or how they have always failed, or how they are just not enough to become more successful.
The story you hear implies that maybe you don’t have what it takes to achieve your dreams.
On and on the story goes. A story many years in the making!
I can hear it now,
“Ladies and gentleman, here is the Story of a person who desired to become successful, who yearned and dreamed of accomplishing amazing things! Yet, a sad Story of never having enough money, or ideas or opportunities, of someone raised by critical parents and who lacked the confidence to overcome obstacles.”
