Stage Fear

Every human being faces a multitude of obstacles on a daily basis, though some have a far greater magnitude than others. The ability to adapt to new situations and overcome these challenges is necessary for survival, but some find difficulty in resolving recurring problems. If left unchecked, these unresolved, repeating situations can develop into fears, and eventually phobias.
Throughout middle school, though I didn't realize it at the time, I was socially awkward. I had trouble speaking my mind, starting conversations, and couldn't speak to a girl to save my life. During my freshman year of high school, things changed drastically and my social anxiety dissipated, but symptoms remained, the most obvious of which was stage-fright. Project …show more content…
Backstage, we quietly celebrated our massive success, thankful that everything worked out well. The only time I shook throughout the performance was when Grant grabbed me, and I did that intentionally for dramatic effect. That, in itself, was a major accomplishment, and as the year progressed, my stage fright continued to lessen, though it never disappeared entirely.
Today, when prompted with the opportunity to speak in front of people, I accept openly. I still shake, but I find myself limiting the shaking to one part of my body, usually my foot. I feel anxiety before and during those speeches, but I don't allow that to stop me from delivering my message.
Every person on Earth encounters millions of obstacles in his or her life. These obstacles are often accompanied by fear and reluctance, and although these fears may never diminish entirely, continued resilience in facing them is enough to secure success. After all, fear is a positive emotion in that it prevents people from taking unnecessary risks. It only becomes a problem when people allow their fears to control them and keep them from reaching their full