Self-Test

Below are many of the classic feelings associated with performance anxiety, stage fright, shyness, social phobia and fear of public speaking. How many of them do you experience in anticipation of having to perform on stage, speak publicly, conduct a presentation, give a speech, head a meeting, or in some way communicate and express yourself openly to others? How severe would you rate each one? (1 to 10) 10 being the most severe?

Shaky Voice Dizziness Dry Mouth Nausea Intense Sweating Strong Desire To Flee Feeling Faint Tunnel Vision Avoidance Upset Stomach Panic Diarrhea Light-headed Feeling Frozen Obsessive Thoughts Feelings Of Paralysis Memory Loss Hyperventilating Tightness In Your Throat Trembling Palpitations Fear, Fear, Fear

Answer these questions yes or no.

Yes No Does the thought of expressing yourself publicly fill you with dread?

Yes No Do you use avoidance as a method of coping with your fear?

Yes No Do you experience meltdown in anticipation of performing or expressing in front of others?

Yes No Does the thought of making mistakes terrify you?

Yes No Are you obsessed with the fear of being humiliated?

Yes No Do social invitations bring you dread even anxiety?

Yes No In social situations are you anxious, feel isolated and long to get home?

Yes No Do you become anxious about the possibility of being the center of attention?

Yes No Do you dislike or even become fearful participating in group discussions?

Yes No Do you fear your mind will go blank and you'll forget everything?

Yes No Do you find yourself focused on negative results?

Yes No When you must give a performance or presentation do you begin to get the feeling you're trapped and can't escape?

Yes No Are you a perfectionist?

Yes No Are you very self-critical?

Yes No Do you fear losing control?

Yes No Do you avoid starting conversation out of fear of saying something awkward?

Yes No Does your heart race when you know people are looking at you?

Yes No Do you pass up career opportunities, or sabotage yourself, then feel angry at yourself afterwords?

This portion of the Self-Test will help you become aware of how your performance anxiety is negatively affecting your career and quality of life.

Review your answers again - How can you possibly perform or present at your potential when you're distracted by any of these feelings and behaviors?

Isn't it time you do something about it?

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