“I am the biggest/shortest/least experienced/oldest/youngest/worst person in this room.”
“I’ll never be able to do what they’re asking me to do.”
“I shouldn’t be here.”
“People are going to judge me.”
“I can’t do this.”
Ugh! Doubting yourself. It’s a nasty habit that can feel impossible to escape—especially in classes and auditions. But as we all know, if you want to work in this business, you have to audition. And if you want to actually book jobs on a regular basis, you have to train. And that means standing in front of strangers and pouring your heart out over and over again, sometimes multiple times per day.
And while you undoubtedly feel strongly called to this profession, putting your vulnerability on blast can definitely feel more like work than warm fuzzies. Some days, you don’t always feel connected to the music, the material, or your body. The mind churns and worries, doubts reach a crescendo, and the devil on your shoulder starts whispering in your ear.
So how the eff do you thrive in the room without sending yourself into a daily downward spiral of insecurity? Tricks, my friends.
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