How to "Detach" to Reduce Stage Fright and Perform Better
Have you ever gone to an audition or job interview for a position you didn't really care to get? And you aced it because you didn't care about the outcome and you were totally relaxed? That's because you were detached.
And when you go to an audition or job interview for something you really want, do you get much more nervous? Probably... because you are attached to the outcome.
When you're attached to the outcome of an action, you put pressure on yourself. This causes tension, lowers your performance level, and prevents you from being "in the zone." Of course, you want to do well. But you mustn't need to do well.
The challenge is to be detached when you are trying for something you really want.
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When I was a competitive waterskier, I learned how to detach from the outcome of the tournament while skiing. It was critical to learn detachment, because waterskiing is a very mental sport with very little room for error. And I was serious about it; waterskiing was my life for about 15 years, so it's not like I didn't care about the outcome of each tournament!
Today I'd like to share one of the downloadable guided visualizations that are included with the purchase of the Zen of the Stage DVDs and the individual downloadable lessons. This recording is part of a package that comes along with the purchase of the DVDs, but I'd like to share it with you now.
To some people, especially those not used to visualization or meditation, this guided visualization might sound a little strange at first - a little hypnotic. But it has worked for even the most skeptical of my students who have tried it, including a male hard rock guitar player with persistent stage fright. So I encourage you to give it a try. And not just once! Try it for a few days. It doesn't take long.
Click here to download a zip file containing your two free mp3s - one 55-second introduction and one 3:30 guided visualization. You will need the username special and password zen4231 .
(c) 2011 Adrienne Osborn
Adrienne Osborn is a vocalist and performance coach based in Colorado. For more free articles and tips, visit http://PerformanceHigh.net.
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Reader Comments (1)
Goddess.
Thank you.