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Seven Steps to Overcome Stage Fright Vanessa Van Edwards Step #1: Form Your Clear Intention When you think about stage fright you often think about anxiety or nerves, but often the precursor to nerves is confusion or chaos. When our thoughts are scattered, when we are rushing around, when we don’t feel centered, it’s almost impossible to feel confident. And often, right before a performance or a big meeting, this can lead to stage fright. So, the first thing Dr. Greene tells us to do is pick one clear intention. What is your goal? What is your hope? What do you want to achieve with what you are about to do? This intention should wipe away any and all other thoughts. Your intention is what you should think about while you are getting ready, driving or pumping yourself up for your big moment. A great intention is something simple. For example, if you are going into a negotiation, it might be, “Get the buyer to sign and stay firm on numbers.” If you are going into an audition, it might be “Play my heart out and hit all the right notes.” Special Note: The most important thing about a good intention is to keep it positive. Don’t use words such as ‘don’t’ or ‘no.’ So, instead of “don’t mess up” say, “stay confident.” Too many people psych themselves out before performances by stressing out about making sure they won’t make mistakes. This is horrible for performance. Studies have found that the more you focus on not making mistakes or otherwise embarrassing yourself, the more likely you are to crack under pressure and do just that. Instead of trying to rehearse your entire performance in the moments leading up to it, focus on your intention. One psychologist found that when she had nervous athletes focus on something other than