Performance Anxiety

Musical performance anxiety is a form of social anxiety disorder experienced by musicians before and during performances. Learn more about this fear and the underlying cause of this type of anxiety

Anxiety during a musical performance can wreak havoc with your ability to perform. Learn how to keep anxiety manageable when you are performing.

Anxiety before a musical performance can be a problem even for seasoned performers. Learn what you can do to manage anxiety before a musical performance using self-help coping strategies.

The symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD) can be just as devastating during a tough athletic competition as in any other performance situation. Learn about strategies for managing anxiety during sporting events and what to do if anxiety is seriously interfering with your ability to compete.

Many athletes experience anxiety when faced with athletic competitions. If not properly managed this anxiety may lead to more severe symptoms warranting a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder. Learn how anxiety and athletic performance are related and how elite athletes protect themselves from game-day nerves.

Public speaking is a common fear among people with social anxiety disorder (SAD) as well as in the general population. One strategy for reducing speech anxiety is to prepare well before a speaking engagement. Here are some tips for making the most of your prep time.

If you have social anxiety disorder (SAD), public speaking can be a nerve-wracking experience. Read more to learn about coping strategies that you use to help manage anxiety and put your best foot forward on the day of a big speech or presentation.

Fear of public speaking is one of the most commonly reported social fears. For people with social anxiety disorder (SAD), the fear may be so intense that it interferes with daily living and affects career choices. If you are living with anxiety about speaking in public, there are strategies that you can use to help cope with your fear.

Public speaking skills are important both in your personal and professional lives. If you suffer with social anxiety, developing your public speaking skills will help to make you more confident when talking before an audience.

Public speaking tips are valuable both for those with social anxiety disorder and those who get a little nervous speaking in public. Here are 20 tips to help you be a better public speaker.