Beverly Hallberg

“How do I get rid of nerves?”

This is the most common question we get from clients at District Media Group. If there were a magic pill that instantly removed the dreaded fear of the stage or the camera, we’d probably be on the Forbes list.

Unfortunately, there’s no quick fix—you can’t drink your nerves away or pop a pill to make them disappear. But we’ve seen many clients work through their nerves and come out the other side more confident and successful.

Here are some of the best ways to do it:

#1 — Have the Right Mindset
People’s greatest fears about public speaking or media interviews aren’t likely to come true. In reality, there are very few instances where what you say—or how you look or sound while saying it—is career-ending or life-changing.

That internal monologue right before you take the stage or go live on air is critical. Remind yourself that if you’re speaking honestly and from the heart, it’s unlikely you’ll make a fool of yourself. Sometimes you simply have to fake it until you feel it.

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How to Get Rid of Nerves | DISTRICT MEDIA GROUP “How do I get rid of nerves?” This is the most common question we get from clients at District Media Group. If there were a magic pill that instantly removed the dreaded fear of the stage or the camera, we’d probably be on the Forbes list. Unfortunately, there’s no quick fix—you can’t dr...

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