how to build ur confidence level on stage?
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The link between confidence and acting has always been of interest to social commentators and observers.\nThis is because many people say that the best way to be confident if you're naturally not is to act confident - and gradually that confidence will become real.\nIndeed some outgoing and popular people sometimes confide in others that its 'not really them' and that it's an act that they decided to put on.\nThis means, therefore, that the best way to be confident is to act 'as if' you were confident, until you actually become confident.\nNote the way in which someone confident acts, then simply look to emulate their behavioural features, and you should find that people treat you like you are confident - and what does that do? Boost your confidence!
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Suggestion: visit the venue a day before, get on the stage if you can, get comfortable,  and when you are playing focus on a friendly face. Talk to the audience before you start (if you can) to become one of the group. Above all make sure you are prepared so you do not have to worry about equipment malfunction. Do not drink cofee for threehours before, shower first thing in the morning and whatever you do, don't put on moisturizing face cream, so you will not ne a soaking mess.
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Build up self confidence by always believing in your self. Laugh at your self when you know you have made some stupid mistakes. Act a little more slowly in carrying out any activity. People will definitely see a different you. They may even rate you a genius. Good luck.
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have confidence!! BELiEVE iN YOURSELF!!\nhave good smiles.....\na good body...\ngood posture, etc.!!\nSHOW THE TRUE YOU!!!\nand if u dont make it..its still a fun experience right?
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First improve your body language. Sit up straight, always have a slight smile on your face even if you are not doing anything(this encourages people to be open to you and even ask what your thinking), look directly at the person so they will feel trust. Ask questions and really listen to the answers.
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Confidence is the best weapon to so called "haters". If you know yourself deep inside and know that words are meant to be sometimes powerful and mean, then adapt that layer between the person and your head. That layer should adapt to never let anything negative put your confidence down. The best advice a great man once told me was: "Always look at everyone in the eye and know if they are lying about you then know that your confidence is your pride and joy". Be proud with what yo' momma gave you dude and dont let words be harmful.
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by increasing your self confidence
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Confidence in yourself is good ,cockiness will get you shot down .You need to be put in your place
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When you need to boost your self confidence or self esteem, find 3 things that make you feel good. These could be memories of good times, a piece of music, a holiday souvenir, or a person's face - use photos if it helps. Practise thinking about them and bringing them to mind. \n\nDeveloping self confidence that lasts - because of the way emotions 'attach' themselves to memories, you will quickly train yourself to feel good when you want - a great help.\n\nSelf consciousness is the No.1 enemy of self confidence. Learn how to keep your attention off yourself. You can do this easily by following these steps...\n\na) If you notice you have become self-conscious, (you can usually tell because you start to feel anxious), choose something 'everyday' you can see and study it in detail. For example: examine a door, look at the different textures and shades of colour, wonder about who made it and how and so on. The important thing is that you're learning how to keep your attention off yourself.\n\nb) If you feel self-conscious in a social situation, it's usually because you don't have enough to do! Focus on what your purpose in the situation is. Whether you're there to: \n\nfind out if you like the other people in the situation \nmake others feel comfortable \nfind out some information \nmake business contacts \nand so on...
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if you truly think you can do it, i say enter. a trick i learned before my school talent show is before you go on stage close your eyes and tap your forehead and count the taps. it helps because it makes your brain concentrate on the counting and taps instead of thinking about being nervous or all the bad things that could happen. it helped rid me of my stage fright.! hope i helped!
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Start with something interesting or a joke. Keep everyone interested and end with "thank you for coming". Look at the audience in the eyes. If you're nervous, look at a single person. Try someone you know, otherwise it'll be awkward, staring at a complete stranger. If you forget something, don't panic. I forgot my line in something I was supposed to do in a performance, but my friend saved me by fast-forwarding to her line.
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You should psych yourself by relaxing, giving yourself a "confidence boosting talk", you know, you can do this, you KNOW this, etc. and just walk into it with assurance. Good luck!
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Hi,\nIt's important that you understand what you're talking about - this will give you confidence. Also don't try to rush through it, give yourself time to breathe. A lot of help can be found on the site below, both on interviews and speaking in public in general.
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You never know what you can do until you try to put your all into it.  First of all \n\nBELIEVE IN YOURSELF...SHOW CONFIDENCE....NO ONE WILL BELIEVE IN YOUR MESSAGE IF YOU DON"T BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.  I recently started speaking, it was my first time two years ago, I  practiced.... I had to speak in order to pass my college classes...I GOT A 98 on an Anatomy Presentation\n\nBut I practiced, practiced, practiced, knew my message inside out, no one could ask a question about  my subject Strabismus and throw me off guard.\n\nNow I recite poetry, and even minister at church\n\nAND I WAS BETTER THAN I EVEN DREAMED....AND AFTER SPEAKING AND BEING ABLE TO DO IT SO WELL, I FOUND OUT I ENJOYED IT , AND FOUND OUT PEOPLE ENJOY HEARING ME SPEAK\n\nKNOW WHAT YOU"RE TALKING ABOUT-SO YOU CAN BE PERSUASIVE....\nNever let anyone catch you off guard, and don't appear to be confused yourself\n \nLET PEOPLE EXPERIENCE YOUR PASSION FOR LAW THROUGH YOU SPEAKING!!! \nYOU CAN DO IT!!!!!   RELAX, wipe that sweat from your palms and take control!\n\nYou can start out by looking over the audience, like towards a back wall, and it'll appear as though your're looking at the audience build up your confidence,\nfind a face that you feel comfortable with, look for attentive people.  That should put you in control.  Giving presentations is all about being in control, you demand everyone's attention, and it's your moment to shine.
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Imagine that you are confident. See if you can fool everyone. Walk in with your head up. Speak distinctly. Smile.
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The best way to be confident about what you speak is knowledge and passion. Forget about planned speeches. Know the subject you're going to speak about, "do your homework" so to speak, and maybe make a few note cards. Find something about which you have to speak that you can feel passionate about. I used to be terribly shy as well, but after a while, it came into perspective: what does it matter how people think about your public speaking? Many of them are probably as nervous as you are. Just do it. Don't overthink it; you'll just make yourself panic.
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have confidence! and smile a lot!!