How I did it: I joined a drama group and got a not so tiny part in it. You could say it sounds strange to get a big part in a play if you are afraid of stages but I knew that if I could easily say, well, I don't want to anymore, I would never ever do this. So I HAD to perform and I felt so bad but I forced myself on this stage and I did well. Nothing bad happened, nobody laughed, I didn't do anything ridiculous... so I'm still afraid but I do not panic anymore.

Lessons & tips: I'm afraid you have to create a situation where you can't escape. Moreover it was part of my bigger plan to be more confident so I just had to do it just to prove myself that I'm able to.

Resources:

• really good friends supporting you without annoying you
  
• my teacher who told me that whatever I do on stage he would be proud of me that I got onto it.

Nov 23, 2008, 12:49PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer