How to Quiet your Inner Critic before a Performance
If you’ve ever stepped on stage or walked into an audition and suddenly heard a voice in your head saying, “You’re not ready… what if you mess up… everyone is judging you,” you’ve met the inner critic.
For singers, actors, and performers, that voice can get especially loud in high-pressure moments. Even after all the preparation, rehearsal, and training, it can pull your attention toward mistakes, worst-case scenarios, and self-doubt, sending your nervous system straight into fight-or-flight.
In this episode, we unpack why the inner critic gets so loud during performances, including the…
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