Exercise on a regular basis. Exercise relaxes muscle tension and relieves anxiety by producing endorphins.
Increase your physical activity before a performance. Stage fright often is described as a "fight or flight" reaction in which your body is looking for some action to take. If you walk briskly, jump up and down for a minute or wave your arms around, you can relieve anxiety and muscle tension.
Eat properly, especially before a performance. If you haven't eaten in a while or if you overeat before a performance, you are more likely to feel queasy. Eating small quantities of healthy foods every three to five hours will keep your blood sugar up, which helps to reduce nausea.
Take a multivitamin supplement. This can help to increase your overall mood and energy level.
Talk to yourself positively before a performance. Remind yourself that you will survive and that you will do well. Tell yourself that if you do make a mistake, everything will still be just fine. No one is perfect.
Prepare. Knowing your material will help you to stop worrying about losing your place or forgetting a line.
Visualize when you are on stage. What you visualize is a personal decision. Some people are more relaxed if they visualize an empty room. Other people visualize someone who loves them and is supportive standing right next to them. Figure out what images calm you and give you confidence and use these visualizations during a performance.
Slow your breathing before and during a performance. Stage fright tends to rev you up and even causes some people to hyperventilate. Focus on breathing slowly and smoothly, which can have a calming effect on your whole body and mind.
Change your attitude toward stage fright. If you feel a bit of nervousness before a performance, view it as excitement. If you view stage fright positively, it can give you an extra boost of energy when you perform.