Why Do People Have ‘Stage Fright’?

Imagine your brain is like a detective. When you’re about to speak in front of people, it thinks something scary might happen, like being chased by a bear! That’s why your heart beats faster and you feel shaky. It’s called stage fright.

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Examples

A child gets nervous before giving a report in front of their class.
A musician feels shaky before playing on stage for the first time.
Your friend freezes when asked to introduce themselves at a party.

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Categories: Psychology · anxiety,public speaking,performance anxiety