The arrow is off the string but does not fly straight to the target, nor does the target stand where it is. Man is a thinking reed but his great works are done when he is not calculating or thinking. Whether its public speaking, athletic competition, theater and musical performance or auditions of any kind, one finds at some point a tightrope that needs to be walked. Time and experience are a necessary ingredient to this training of self-forgetfulness. Through Hypnosis, one can tap into the area of mind that allows for a free flow of inspiration and artistry.
Anxiety is a normal, healthy feeling.
Fear is a reaction to a specific person, place or event. Anxiety can be a vague, objectless feeling of uncertainty or helplessness in the face of danger or threat, i.e., the event or performance. Whether its public speaking, artistic performances or athletic events, the danger becomes the performance itself. The anxiety builds because the performer is afraid, whether they will be a success and whether they will do justice to their talent. The ultimate fear of public humiliation becomes overwhelming.