Stage fright can be debilitating. After all, it makes us feel like we can’t move or speak, exactly at the moment where movement and speech are so necessary. For musicians and artists and even public speakers, stage fright is the one thing we’re all trying to find a cure to.

Luckily, something as simple as positive affirmations or better sleep can help you get your mind out of stage fright mode and into “let’s go” mode. Most people have to work on confidence, and it’s totally okay to experience fear. Even some of the most famous celebrities experience stage fright.

Here are 30 positive affirmations to tell yourself before your public appearance. You’ve got this!

30 Positive Affirmations for Not Letting Stage Fright Control Your Life
Here are the top 30 affirmations on our list. Try some of them out in your mirror and see how it feels! Remember that you do not have to believe or actually feel the message of the affirmation. The goal of using affirmations is to say it enough that it becomes true (like “fake it ‘til you make it!”).

1. I can do this.
2. I am capable.
3. I am a fantastic musician/artist/speaker.
4. I work hard at what I do, and it pays off.
5. When I speak, everything comes out as it should.
6. Errors are just learning curves.
7. I am smart.
8. Deep breathing exercises help calm me.
9. I am feeling confident.
10. I am human. It is normal to feel some worry before performing.
11. I am loved for being who I am.
12. Courage starts with showing up, and I choose to show up.
13. I will always try my best.
14. My dreams come true.
15. I attract my desires.
16. When I perform, I feel calm and happy.
17. I can’t wait to receive applause from my audience.
18. My hard work will always be rewarded. If not by others, then by myself.
19. I deserve prosperity.
20. My worries and fears do not define me.
21. I will always keep going, even with obstacles in my path.
22. When I make mistakes, I forgive myself.
23. I am a human being, and humans make mistakes.
24. I am a master of my craft.
25. I am constantly learning and growing.
26. I am so proud of myself for everything I do to grow in my career.
27. I am an amazing and talented artist.
28. When I perform, my audience loves it.
29. I will always take criticism as a chance to learn and grow.
30. I know that my work is valuable and important. I do not need the validation of others to know that.

Conclusion
Now that you have 30 new affirmations to help you with your stage fright try them out before your shows or at home when you’re alone. Repeating affirmations over and over is an excellent way to get them stuck in your head, which will help you learn to accept them as fact.

If you need more advice on stage fright, check out BetterHelp for some valuable tips and tricks.



Marie Miguel Biography

Marie Miguel has been a writing and research expert for nearly a decade, covering a variety of health- related topics. Currently, she is contributing to the expansion and growth of a free online mental health resource with BetterHelp.com. With an interest and dedication to addressing stigmas associated with mental health, she continues to specifically target subjects related to anxiety and depression.