Why Do Some People Have ‘Stage Fright’ and Others Don’t?

Imagine you’re about to sing in front of your class. If you feel nervous and shaky, that’s stage fright! Some people get super worried before performing because their brain thinks it's a big deal, like being chased by a monster. Others don’t mind because they see it as just another day at school.

People with stage fright often have a lot of anxiety, which is like feeling really stressed or scared. Their bodies react by making their hearts beat faster and making them feel sweaty, shaky, or even sick. People who don’t get stage fright are better at handling stress, it’s like they’ve trained their brains to say, 'This isn’t so bad.'